Find Posts By Topic

Posts categorized under Sage Leibenson, Author at What's the DEEL?

Eight of Ten Students Engaged in Summer Learning Report Being Better Prepared for School

March 2, 2023

Last year, survey feedback from 1,059 youth served by DEEL’s 2022 summer learning investments showed more than 8 out of 10 students had an overall positive experience in their summer program and felt better prepared to return to school in the fall. This year, community organizations and city agencies are eligible to apply for up to $75,000 per program to support existing programs through DEEL’s Summer Learning Enhancement fund. Applications open March 6.

Filed Under: BIPOC Community Youth Programs, Department News, K-12 Education, School Investments

DEEL Announces $7.2 Million Available to Increase Access to Expanded Learning and College & Career Exploration Opportunities for Seattle Youth

January 24, 2023

The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced the opening of applications for Opportunity & Access funds. Up to $7.2 million is available to support organizations providing academic, enrichment, and college and career readiness programs to youth disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities in education.

Filed Under: BIPOC Community Youth Programs, Department News, K-12 Education

Equity Enhanced Pandemic Response Shows Promise for Scholars

January 13, 2023

After one year of implementation, early impact data shows Seattle Promise program enhancements made in response to COVID-19 are serving increasingly higher numbers of students of color, first-generation, and low-income students to persist and succeed at Seattle Colleges.

Filed Under: College and Scholarships

Celebrating DEEL’s 2022 Partnerships and Accomplishments

January 11, 2023

Entering the new year, DEEL is reflecting upon the department’s many accomplishments in 2022 as we continued to navigate the persistent impacts of COVID.

Filed Under: Department News

DEEL Awards Six Organizations Nearly $900K to Increase Educator Diversity and Organizational Development 

August 31, 2022

SEATTLE (August 31) – The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced today awards of $893K to six organizations to expand pathways into the education field and support worker retention for educators of color. Building on recommendations from the Equitable Communities Initiative, Educator Diversity funding will support up to 5,200 educators through recruitment, program completion and other professional development, and mentorship. Funds will also expand organizations’ capacity to help further their reach and impact. 

Filed Under: Department News

Rainier Beach High School’s Record-Setting Participation in IB-for-All, a FEPP Levy-Funded Model for Inclusive High-Quality Student Learning 

August 26, 2022

Rainier Beach High School’s (RBHS) uniquely accessible IB-for-All program served 75 percent of 2022’s graduating class, representing 156 seniors, on their paths to universities and careers in 2021-22. International Baccalaureate (IB) has historically been perceived as an exclusive program, but RBHS is breaking the mold—students are taking IB courses in record numbers, representing one of the highest percentages of dual-credit scholars matriculating to postsecondary programs in Washington State. 

Filed Under: College and Scholarships, Department News, Education Levies, School Investments

DEEL Invests $1.5 Million to Advance Youth Leadership and Cultural Education

June 28, 2022

The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced awards totaling $1.5 million to support the leadership and cultural education of more than 1,500 Black, Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and youth of color in Seattle.

Filed Under: Department News

DEEL Partners with Community Organizations to Provide High-Quality Summer Learning Opportunities to Seattle K-12 Youth 

May 31, 2022

million in community investments to enhance summer learning opportunities for more than 1,400 kindergarten through 12th grade youth in Seattle. Funds will support community-based organizations to provide academic experiences, college and career exploration, and enrichment opportunities for Seattle youth with a focus on social-emotional learning.  

Filed Under: Department News, Education Levies, K-12 Education

DEEL Invests $1M in Community-Based K-12 Summer Programs to Address Continued Impacts of COVID-19 on Student Learning

May 31, 2022

This week, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced $1 million in grant awards to enhance community-based summer learning for more than 1,400 youth.

Filed Under: Department News, Education Levies, K-12 Education

DEEL Funding Opportunity FAQ’s, May 11, 2022 

May 11, 2022

View frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) pertaining to DEEL’s funding opportunities currently open now, updated May 11, 2022. 

Filed Under: Department News, Early Learning, Education Levies