Blog | King County Play Equity Coalition

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 mo.adrienne

Welcome UW ECO Interns!

Welcome ECO interns! This year, we are excited to be working with two new undergraduate ECO interns from the University of Washington College of Education’s Education, Communities and Organizations program. Sarah Espinoza, she/her Major: Education, Communities, and Organization major Sarah will be closely supporting and co-facilitating our Youth Action Team. Sarah is thrilled to have…Continue reading Welcome UW ECO Interns!

August 28, 2023December 6, 2023 kcplayequity

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

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 kcplayequity

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

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kcplayequity

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

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 kcplayequity

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

December 31, 2022April 5, 2023 mo.adrienne

Action Team Update – Q4 2022

Starting this year we will post quarterly updates on each active action team! Read below on what we’ve been up to so far this year….Continue reading Action Team Update – Q4 2022