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Introducing Bridge Conference Keynote speaker Sangita Kumar

Jul 06, 2026

During these uncertain, dangerous times, we find strength in connection and community. With this acknowledgment, we wanted to ground this year’s Bridge Conference with someone who thrives on community engagement through interactive storytelling. The Art of Being Water invites us to embrace the power of adaptability, resilience, connection, and collective flow. Sangita is the Principal and Founder of Be The Change Consulting and brings over 20 years of experience leading transformative change. She is widely recognized as an expert in building the conditions for organizations and movements to truly thrive. We are honored to announce that Sangita Kumar will open this year’s Bridge Conference as our opening keynote speaker. … [ ]

The Summer Struggle Is Daunting for Many Washington Families

May 20, 2026

New Study Finds 1 in 2 Washington Children Whose Parents Want Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Because of Cost Washington, D.C. – Many more Washington parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a household survey released today. The Summer Struggle for Washington Families finds that the parents of 543,464 Washington children want summer programs for them, but just 270,872 Washington children are enrolled. The barriers pushing programs out of reach for Washington families are cost, cited by 44% of survey respondents; program location or transportation … [ ]

Solicitud de Calificaciones: Grupo de Revisión del Entrenamiento en Línea y Autodirigido sobre Fundamentos de la Edad Escolar

Mar 30, 2026

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) está buscando de 3 a 5 evaluadores/as para formar un Grupo de Revisión del Entrenamiento En Línea y Autodirigido sobre Fundamentos de la Edad Escolar. El propósito de este grupo de trabajo será proporcionar observaciones y comentarios sobre la versión en español de la capacitación SAB en línea y autodirigida. Este proceso de revisión incluirá la evaluación de la funcionalidad de la plataforma, la accesibilidad, la precisión, la consistencia y la pertinencia cultural. La Especialista en Contenido Bilingüe de SOWA, la Directora Asociada de Aprendizaje Profesional y la persona que lidera el Contenido de Capacitación, apoyarán … [ ]

RFQ: Biliterate Content Specialist Independent Contractor – Spanish

Feb 04, 2026

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) is seeking an experienced Biliterate Content Specialist (Spanish) Independent Contractor. This contracted position requires fluency in English and Spanish, and skill in writing and communication with an audience that is diverse in levels of education, culture, and first language. This person will report directly to the Professional Learning Associate Director (PLAD) and work closely with the Training Content Manager to support the transcreation of the online self-paced School Age Basics (SAB) curriculum from English to Spanish. The scope of work includes conducting a quality assurance review of existing English-to-Spanish translated content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and … [ ]

We’re Hiring: Director of Finance and Administration

Jan 29, 2026

Overview:For over 30 years, SOWA has been supporting an equitable ecosystem of expanded learning programs for Washington’s youth by helping after-school, summer, and child care programs become more robust and accessible. Anchored in collaboration, we secure funding, advocate for the youth development sector, and provide tools and trainings to professionals who work with young people, ages 5 to 24. Our efforts benefit communities throughout the state by prioritizing youth most impacted by systemic inequity. Position Summary:SOWA’s Director of Finance and Administration has primary responsibility for the organization’s financial operations, as well as data systems, information technology (IT), and office administration. … [ ]

Legislative Kick-Off Recap

Jan 23, 2026

On January 21, 2026, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) and the Youth Development Strategy Table (YDST) hosted a virtual Legislative Kick-Off to highlight the coalition’s 2026 legislative priorities and share ways the community can support and advocate for the youth development field across Washington. Centering young people in this work was a highlight of the event. Two youth speakers shared powerful stories about how youth development programs have shaped their lives. Both speakers served on SOWA’s Youth Advisory Subcommittee, a group of 10 passionate young people who worked together in the fall and summer of 2025 to complete a policy project with guidance and support from the YDST coalition and SOWA team. One of the youth speakers, Lexi, shared how participating in youth development … [ ]