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2023-2026 Strategic Plan

We are proud to present our 2023-2026 strategic plan, which has been deeply informed by School’s Out Washington’s community and...

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Investing in Rural Youth: The Impact of School-Community Partnerships

Corey Belser knows firsthand how activities outside of the classroom can open doors of possibility for young people. His career...

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Spotlight: Hilltop Children’s Center’s Commitment to Continuous Growth and Improvement

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) supports youth programs on their program quality improvement journey. One program that has shown commitment to...

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Advocating at the Capitol: Recap of 2026 Advocacy Day

We know that high-quality youth development programs transform lives and build stronger communities—but Washington still hasn’t caught up with the...

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Spotlight: International Rescue Committee

Resettling one’s family in an unfamiliar country is not an easy feat. Having survived violence and persecution in their countries...

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2025 Bridge Conference Highlights—Together We Rise

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We were proud to see our conference theme, Together We Rise, resonate through every keynote, workshop, and conversation as hundreds of changemakers from across Washington gathered to celebrate and lean into collective resilience, empowerment, and shared success.

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How was your Bridge?

Thank you for joining us at this year’s Bridge Conference: Forging Brighter Futures. We would love to hear about your experience. What were the highlights? How was the venue?...

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Bridge Conference 2023 Highlights—Forging Brighter Futures

What an event! Together, we set out to Reflect, Connect, and Reimagine our work to advocate and uplift the young people around the state of Washington. With our collective wisdom and knowledge, we...

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Bridge 2023 closing plenary: Mobilizing for a Brighter Future

What role do we play in forging brighter futures for young people? Through youth and community voice, collective action and advocacy, and the resourcing and development of our rich tapestry of...

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Celebrating the legacy of YDEKC, a pivotal King County coalition and con...

When Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC) was created in 2010, the youth development sector in King County was made up of loosely connected agencies, often competing for scarce funds...

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Announcing Bridge keynote speaker: Melannie Denise Cunningham

SOWA is excited to welcome Melannie Denise Cunningham to this year’s Bridge Conference, Forging Brighter Futures. Melannie is a Tacoma-based thought leader and practitioner who has excelled as...

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Refugee School Impact Contracts Manager

Overview For three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems in Washington state. We work to ensure high-quality...

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