Kia C Franklin

education advocate, aspiring abolitionist, writer, poet, mommy, aunty, wife, God's child, green thumb, black girl, woman, soul. Executive Director @StandWA.

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Too many youth are denied the future they deserve because of a juvenile system that doesn't serve them. This must change. @JuvenileLawCenter's report shines light on the need for a more just system. #BrokenPromises🔗https://t.co/u7nr8pbgAi. Thank you JLC!

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

@cjcris23 Love, love, love that. Hold onto it! And know that for every vocal response, there are dozens of other students who feel the same way.

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

On this #NationalHigherEducationDay it's also important to talk about keeping the promises we make to kids who take dual credit classes in high school, and making sure that promise is accessible to the most marginalized students who are often overlooked in the conversation.

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Check out this co-released @EdTrust research brief for how we can ensure all students - especially those who’ve been historically excluded from dual credit - can enjoy the full benefits of these programs: https://t.co/tLj5QB1sy3

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

It's that time of year! Every gift great and small makes a difference!

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Will you #GiveBIG to Stand WA today? Our work is fueled by the dedication and generosity of our supporters. You keep us going, driving our efforts to advance education equity and racial justice.

We can't do it alone! Every donation makes a difference! https://t.co/sblKbLVw4o

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Students need more #diversity in their school learning materials, not less. Join #CantBeErased, an event w/ @RepPressley, @MsPackyetti, @PrestonMitchum, & more to learn how you can rally against #BookBans & #Censorship. Wed, 4/17, 3pm PT 👉 https://t.co/lyhEzOxzWZ

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

Many thanks to Charles for his leadership.

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

At Stand WA, we support Charles' leadership and the leadership of other incarcerated individuals in the legislative process and urge DOC to better support their advocacy efforts. Must read reporting from @gracesdeng ✍️https://t.co/ZhTJ5EuMJS

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

At Stand WA, we support Charles' leadership and the leadership of other incarcerated individuals in the legislative process and urge DOC to better support their advocacy efforts. Must read reporting from @gracesdeng ✍️https://t.co/ZhTJ5EuMJS

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

@EriqFelix Was def under 10! Maybe 8? 99% milk, 1% coffee, now it's probably the opposite but the love affair continues

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

@DRollins_ I was probably 13 or 14 and I did it for less than a year. That joint burnt my poor little scalp. It was terrible for me! Went right on back to the braids and silk presses mama told me to stick with. Almost 30 years later no looking back

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Students are accessing dual credit courses in higher numbers than ever – but will they earn college credit as a result? @seattletimes

Share your experiences with dual credit below! https://t.co/RupPRdSN0V

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Yesterday Kia and Liz bumped into Rep. Cortes, sponsor of legislation to eliminate unjust, uncollectible juvenile debt! @WAHouseDems

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Starting the week off by shouting out @SenMarkoLiias, @runsinthehalls & @gruberobinson for supporting and championing the Ninth Grade Success Initiative! Great work is happening in WA, even in Everett, as mentioned last week in The Daily Herald! https://t.co/sLv8ss1ywb

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

@keneshiagrant 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

Fantastic piece anchoring current policy in our state/nation's complex history. The super-predator myth, the displacement of Indigenous peoples, disproportionate targeting of Indigenous and POC kids. All connected. Thx @LunaBReyna s/o @ICHOOSE180

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Great piece from Luna Reyna on HB 1324!

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Great piece from Luna Reyna on HB 1324!

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

@erinjonesin2016 🙄😒😤🧐

[Stand for Children @Stand4Children]

The books they want to ban are the same books that teach kindness to students. The same books that would help reduce violence. The same books that would create safer environments for students to learn in.

[Kia C Franklin @kiacharon]

Such a powerful program -- follow this thread to learn more about it and about how to take action to keep it going in Washington state!

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

POP QUIZ!

👀Let’s see what you know about @Stand4Children’s Ninth Grade Success Program in Washington! #NinthGradeSuccessProgram

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

POP QUIZ!

👀Let’s see what you know about @Stand4Children’s Ninth Grade Success Program in Washington! #NinthGradeSuccessProgram

[Stand for Children Washington @WashingtonStand]

Did you know that Ninth Grade Success Teams are not currently in the state budget?

Our goal is to collect 250 signatures on our petition by this Friday so legislators know how important this approach is!

Sign on: https://t.co/cAmfYB1baa