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We’re proud to stand with Philanthropy Northwest in their fight for equity and justice. Their courage and clarity in the face of unlawful action is an inspiration. This win is a powerful reminder: communities deserve the resources they were promised—and we must never obey in advance.

Why We Chose to Act: Reflections from Challenging Our EPA Grant Termination “Do not obey in advance” was advice I heard from a colleague as we all experienced the seemingly unrelenting number and overwhelming scope of executive orders issued in the early weeks of this administration. The phrase is the title of the opening chapter of "On Tyranny" by historian and author ...

“There’s no evidence yet that the Trump administration is pulling money out of states when you’re not in compliance with their view of the world, because I think they know they don’t have a legal authority to do that, short of Congress making those laws,” Chris Reykdal.

State Superintendent weighs in on Mead School Board letter to feds: 'Follow state law, follow state law and then if you're not sure, follow state law' With the Mead School Board saying it’s caught in a “legal dilemma,” Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal cautioned the board to follow his guidance as the Trump Administration’s executive orders continue to contradict Washington civil rights laws.

The Evolve Initiative: Supporting Leaders of Color in Education

At College Spark Washington, we’re proud to support the Evolve Initiative, which is working to create equitable, thriving educational spaces for leaders of color in Washington's community and technical colleges.

Evolve nurtures change by promoting anti-racist leadership and supporting students, faculty, and staff of color at every level. Together, we’re fostering a future where every leader can flourish in an inclusive, responsive education system.

Evolve Initiative - College Spark College Spark Washington and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) have partnered to launch the Evolve Initiative to support thriving equitable systems. The Evolve Initiative aims to nurture equity-focused systems change that helps to create an environment where for...