October Newsletter
Updates from the King County Play Equity Coalition for October 2023….Continue reading October Newsletter
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September Newsletter
September updates from the King County Play Equity Coalition!…Continue reading September Newsletter
SPORTS SAMPLING CAMP 2023 RECAP
For the third time, the Coalition partnered with local pro-sports teams to host the annual Sports Sampling Camp. This year’s camp was held at Skyway Park and had about 55-60 campers come each day. In addition to the pro-sports teams’ participation, five Coalition program partners provided activities, including Upower, Seattle Tennis & Education Foundation, the Storm Dance Troupe, First Tee, and George Pocock Rowing Foundation. …Continue reading SPORTS SAMPLING CAMP 2023 RECAP
Youth Action Team presents its findings
This past Tuesday, the Youth Action Team (YAT) gave their final presentation on “How can predominantly white sports be more inclusive of and welcoming to youth of color?” The presentation showcased a youth-led participatory action research project (YPAR) they conducted and recommendations they created – work that spanned two years. …Continue reading Youth Action Team presents its findings
WE DID IT! Landmark School Recess Bill Signed Into Law in Washington State
Washington state students in grades K-5 will be guaranteed at least 30 minutes of recess beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to a new law signed today by the Governor….Continue reading WE DID IT! Landmark School Recess Bill Signed Into Law in Washington State
ACTION TEAM QUARTERLY UPDATE – Q1 2023
Here’s what the Action Teams have been up to so far this year!…Continue reading ACTION TEAM QUARTERLY UPDATE – Q1 2023
Meet the Youth Action Team
We’d like to introduce to you the Second Cohort of our Youth Action Team (YAT)!…Continue reading Meet the Youth Action Team
COALITION PARTNERS WITH COUNTY TO ANNOUNCE $4.6 MILLION IN YOUTH SPORTS & RECREATION FUNDING
COALITION HELPED DEVELOP AND LEAD A PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROCESS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KING COUNTY Read the funding announcement from King County Executive Dow Constantine and see a full list of grantees below: Click through to read entire announcement.
Basketball Equity Action Team’s work highlighted by Seattle Times
The Basketball Equity Action Team’s work to bring basketball to local communities was recently highlighted in the Seattle Times. …Continue reading Basketball Equity Action Team’s work highlighted by Seattle Times