Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee

Contact Information

Social Studies

Andrew Miller

Associate Director, Content - Social Studies
360-870-0066

The Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee was created by OSPI as mandated by the 2019 Legislature in SB 5023 and by the 2020 Legislature in SB 6066. OSPI is charged to "...identify and make available ethnic studies materials and resources for use in grades kindergarten through twelve." The Legislature states in RCW 28A.150.210 that "A basic education is an evolving program of instruction that is intended to provide students with the opportunity to become responsible and respectful global citizens..." The Legislature also intends to encourage public schools with students in grades seven through twelve to offer an ethnic studies course that incorporates the materials and resources.

Authorizing Legislation

Ethnic Studies Community Agreements

Washington State Ethnic Studies Framework and Supporting Materials

The Ethnic Studies page contains The Washington State Ethnic Studies Framework and all supporting materials and resources from the Washington State Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee.

Committee Meetings

Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee meetings are co-facilitated by Verónica Vélez, Associate Professor, Secondary Education and Education & Social Justice at Western Washington University; Denisha Saucedo, Educator-FWPS; and Brooke Brown, Educator-CPSD.

Past Meetings

 

Past Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee meetings

Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee Members

Name Representing
Name William Jackson Representing Association of Washington School Principals
Name Andrea Caupain-Sanderson Representing Commission on African American Affairs
Name Dr. Wanda M. Brown-Billingsly, Ed.D Representing Commission on African American Affairs
Name Sui-Lan Ho'okano Representing Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Name Vesna Danh Representing Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Name Maria Isabel Carrera Zamanillo Representing Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Name Rodrigo F. Renteria-Valencia, Ph.D Representing Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Name Nu'om Fariz Representing Council on American Islamic Relations
Name Amanda Hubbard Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Amie Jette Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Brooke Brown (Co-Facilitator) Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Harpreet Parhar Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Isabelle Tetu Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Kate Frazier Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Martin Louie Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Melissa Pointer Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Sharon J. Kriskovich Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Tina Gilmore Representing Educator Recommendation
Name Linda J. Clifton Representing Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Name Linda McKay Representing Washington Association of School Administrators
Name Vicki C. Bates Representing Washington Association of School Administrators
Name Denisha Saucedo (Co-Facilitator) Representing Washington Education Association
Name Michael Peña Representing Washington Education Association
Name Pamelia Valentine Representing Washington Teacher Advisory Council
Name Verónica N. Vélez, Ph.D. (Co-Facilitator) Representing Western Washington University