The Central & North Seattle Schools PTA Alliance (CANSSPA) is a network of volunteers who are collectively working toward equity for all students in the Seattle School District. CANSSPA consists of over 10 schools in SPS districts 1-5 (north of I-90).
Our mission is to advocate for all children to receive adequate and equitable education through a model of network building, resource sharing, and collective advocacy.
We take inspiration from and strive to work together with the West Seattle Public Schools Equity Fund and Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA).
Network Building
Resource Sharing
Collective Advocacy
Why are we here?
Inequity in PTA fundraising tilts the field
Some SPS schools raise $300,000 or more in supplemental funding for supplies, classroom support, and additional full-time teachers. Other SPS schools have no community-based fundraising whatsoever. This creates a huge equity gap throughout the district.
CANSSPA is committed to building a shared understanding of the problem and working together towards a more equitable model that benefits ALL students and school communities.