Education Justice Coalition of San Diego

The Education Justice Coalition of San Diego is a community and labor coalition that campaigns for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) to allocate resources and support communities in the implementation of well-resourced, community-centered, anti-racist and democratically-run schools. Education justice in SDUSD means that underserved communities receive equitable resources, create community partnerships, and foster the self-empowerment necessary to support student learning, strong families and thriving communities. We began this work as the Community Schools Coalition and succeeded in winning the establishment of community schools at SDUSD in 2020. In addition to our current focus on family and community engagement which is one of the core pillars of community schools, we are committed to tracking the District’s progress on community schools and to ensuring the district maintains fidelity to the pillars as laid out in the 2020 and 2023 community schools resolutions.

We Can’t Wait
Community priorities are a key part of SDEA's "We Can't Wait" campaign, which is part of a statewide coordinated bargaining campaign with over 30 other locals.

Community Schools
This collaboration began as the Community Schools Coalition, which succeeded in winning the establishment of community schools at SDUSD in 2020.
Current EJC Partners:
- Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) San Diego
- Alliance San Diego
- Center on Policy Initiatives
- Interfaith Worker Justice
- San Diego Education Association
- Wesley House Student Residence
- Youth Will
See recent examples of SDEA’s work with EJC partners:
August 17, 2026
Community Forum: Who’s Watching Us?
April 14, 2026
Survey: Help shape AI policy in education!
April 9, 2026
May Day 2026
March 19, 2026
Run Up to May Day: Week of Action!
March 18, 2026
TA Highlight: Equity
February 25, 2026
Legal Observation Trainings
February 3, 2026
A big win: Workforce housing!
January 24, 2026
Jan 27 Rally: Time’s Up!
January 20, 2026
Feb 5 – Education, not Deportation: ICE out of San Diego!
News
August 24, 2026
Sept 19 Candidates’ Community Forum: CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction
This forum will bring together students, families, educators, and community members to engage directly with the two leading candidates for California State…
August 17, 2026
SDEA endorsement: Yes on Measure M!
This November, voters living in the San Diego Unified School District will have the opportunity to support Measure M, a bond measure that will continue ongoing…
August 17, 2026
Are you taking advantage of your member benefits?
Are you taking advantage of your member benefits? SDEA members are also members of our state and national affiliates, which gives us access to a wide variety…
August 17, 2026
Community Forum: Who’s Watching Us?
Who's watching us? Flock, workplace surveillance, AI & the fight for our rights Join educators, students, & community partners at a forum this Thursday…
August 13, 2026
Special Education: Reminders & Rights
Special Education: Rights to keep on your radar Our union contract includes rights to help ensure that students and educators get the support they need! That…












