Advancing Racial Equity in Early Learning in Washington July 17, 2012
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ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY IN EARLY LEARNING IN WASHINGTON JULY 17, 2012
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Advancing Racial Equity in Early Learning in Washington July 17, 2012. Background and Context. Washington State Early Learning Plan Focus on ensuring that ALL children are ready and successful for school and life Changing demographics in our state - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY
IN EARLY LEARNING IN WASHINGTON
JULY 17, 2012
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Washington State Early Learning Plan Focus on ensuring that ALL children are
ready and successful for school and life Changing demographics in our state We know that some of our children
need more/different/specialized supports to support their development and success
Unparalleled opportunity as a state to reach all of our children
www.thrivebyfivewa.org
WHY NOW?
Washington State Early Learning Plan Focus on ensuring that ALL children are
ready and successful for school and life Funding from the Kellogg
Foundation Increased focus on state-local
connection Changing demographics of
Washington State Data on how our kids are doing
www.thrivebyfivewa.org
WHY A RACIAL EQUITY THEORY OF CHANGE?
Articulated and intentional strategies for eliminating racial disparities in early learning
Mapping out how we will do our work to ensure ALL children are ready and successful
Process is part of the product – building a community to do the work
www.thrivebyfivewa.org
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
More people are informed, engaged and committed to closing the opportunity gap for our youngest kids
The process for creating the RETOC is inclusive, transparent, and responsive to different ideas and perspectives
The RETOC is a relevant, useful tool The RETOC process and tool influence policy
development and implementation planning going forward
www.thrivebyfivewa.org
PROGRESS TO DATE?
Convened two statewide meetings of stakeholders from across the state – over 100 people have participated
Building a stronger and larger community of individuals and organizations committed to this work
Collectively exploring how structural racism impacts Early Learning Plan outcomes and strategies
Collaboratively examining an outcome statement to drive the ARE-TOC
www.thrivebyfivewa.org
PROCESS
www.thrivebyfivewa.org
Draft Racial Equity
Theory of Change
PHASE I: April – July 2012
PHASE II: August 2012 – Onward
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