Just off the corner of 20th and Spruce in Seattle’s Central District, there is a school with a picket fence designed to look like a box of crayons and where all of the 3-to-5-year old children entering with their parents are greeted with a hug and a smile before entering… [ Keep reading ]
Over 30 students came along Henderson Avenue in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood, calling for funding for schools, for the end of the school-to-prison pipeline, and for taking steps to reduce climate change. When they reached their destination, the courtyard of the Rainier Beach Community Center, the students who were part… [ Keep reading ]
News Release From the Department of Education and Early Learning August 14, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Al Sanders, Department of Education and Early Learning, al.sanders@seattle.gov or 206-485-5926 All 3-and 4-year olds eligible SEATTLE (August 14) – If you have a 3-or 4-year old who is… [ Keep reading ]
For a group of rising 8th Graders, this summer has been a period of learning and discussion at the ACE (Academy for Creating Excellence) Academy Summer Program at Seattle’s South Shore K-8 School. Students have spent the last few weeks working through the challenges facing Atlanta teen Justyce McAllister. Justyce… [ Keep reading ]
Invitation to Participate Please join us on Thursday August 8th, 2019 from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the 2100 building for a feedback/input session regarding the levy investments for the new Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) levy. The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is convening a community feedback/input session to inform the development and evaluation of applications submitted… [ Keep reading ]
News Release From the Department of Education and Early Learning June 28, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Al Sanders, Department of Education and Early Learning, al.sanders@seattle.gov, 206-485-5926 Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy Funds Awarded for School Based Health Centers SEATTLE (June 28, 2019) The Department of… [ Keep reading ]
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is pleased to offer two types of facility development funds to expand access to the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP): Pre-Development Services Program Provider Facilities Fund SPP Pre-Development Services Program Pre-Development Services are available on a rolling basis to provide consultative services prior… [ Keep reading ]
FALL PRE-SERVICE MONTH AUGUST 2019 REGISTER NOW! Convenient Locations Throughout Seattle Weekdays & Saturday Offerings To Fit All Schedules Training For Birth-5 Teachers, Administrators, & Directors PLEASE NOTE: STARS Credit Available! (Attendees must provide their STARS number during registration to receive STARS credit) When registering, please fill out ALL fields… [ Keep reading ]
School Leaders, It is with great excitement that I announce the beginning of the Department of Education and Early Learning’s (DEEL) funding process for our School Year 2020-2021 K-12 School-Based Investments! The Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy provides $619 million dollars over seven years (School Year 2019-2020 through… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (April 22, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement following the 8-0 vote by the City Council to approve the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Implementation and Evaluation Plan: “Last year, when almost 70 percent of Seattle supported the Families Education Preschool and Promise Plan, Seattleites said loud and… [ Keep reading ]
