Practices to Restore, Heal, or Repair Partnerships in 2021
by Anne Arias While systemic racism has not loosened its grip on our society during the pandemic, and the Delta variant of COVID-19 prevents us from moving fully into recovery mode, the return of most students to full-time in-person school and the opening of school buildings to community [...]
Topic: Leadership Development, Newsletter
Falling Forward Together
by Jessica Werner I’m tired. Are you? What a time we are (still) navigating. While the plan at our house continues to be that our 11-year-old son will begin middle school (not yet vaccinated, but masked up) on September 1, the ever-evolving pandemic and the new risks with the Delta variant are [...]
Topic: COVID-19 Resources, Newsletter
Get the Vote Out — Best Starts for Kids!
With ballots dropping, we need your help to spread the word about the importance of renewing Best Starts for Kids on the August 3 Primary Ballot! Check out our recent mailing for more information: Get the Vote Out — Best Starts for Kids! Sign up for YDEKC's mailing [...]
Topic: Best Starts for Kids, Newsletter
BSK Materials & Action Items!
On June 3, we had our YDEKC family, friends, and community members join us as we hosted our first annual King County Youth Development Advocacy Day! We shared stories and advocacy tips to help get the vote out for the upcoming Best Starts for Kids 2.0 Renewal. We had a great turnout and are excited [...]
Topic: Advocacy, Best Starts for Kids, Newsletter
Washington State Legislative Session Wrap 2021!
Celebrate!! Did you attend an advocacy event? Make a call? Write an email? Share a post about an issue important to children and youth? If the answer is yes, then YOU were a part of one of the most historic legislative sessions for children, youth, and families in decades! The 2021 [...]
Topic: Advocacy, Best Starts for Kids, Newsletter