SEATTLE (October 21, 2026) — The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) has opened applications for the 2026 Path to Trades Non-Colleges Request for Proposals (RFP). Qualified organizations, training providers and community partners are invited to propose programs that expand access to trades career pathways for Seattle public high… [ Keep reading ]
Three-year FEPP levy investment supports Seattle children and families’ access to a stable, qualified childcare workforce The City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) opens applications for the 2026 Childcare Workforce Payment Administrator Request for Proposal (RFP). With this $477,000 multiyear investment, DEEL is seeking proposals from… [ Keep reading ]
Paid opportunities are available to support survey and focus group participation This fall, DEEL is engaging community members – Seattle teens and young people up to 24, as well as local organizations who offer youth mentoring programs—to help design a new grant. The Every Child Ready-Families, Education, Preschool, and… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle sustains wage equity investment for childcare workforce The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to announce open applications for $2.5 million in funding to support Seattle childcare workforce retention. In partnership with BrightSpark Early Learning Services, DEEL is awarding one-time payments with funds allocated from the Every Child Ready-Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) levy. This funding is intended to provide… [ Keep reading ]
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) hosted the Children, Race, and Racism Institute: The Intersectionality of Race, Equity, and Data. The Institute began 34 years ago with the intent to undo and dismantle racism within educational spaces. This year focused on helping… [ Keep reading ]
Approximately $1 million is available for organizations to provide access to clinical therapeutic mental health services and supports for Seattle secondary students or youth ages 13-24 who live and/or attend school in Seattle, including opportunity youth whose education has been interrupted to support their return to school and/or career. A primary… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning (DEEL) is excited to announce new opportunities for community members and organizations to engage, learn more, and share priorities on the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise Levy (FEPP). With the passage of Prop 1 – FEPP Levy, the City of Seattle will adopt a six-year… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has earned its fourth consecutive national Gold Medal for high-quality, accessible preschool programming, continuing Seattle’s leadership in early learning excellence. This marks the eighth year SPP has received national recognition. The award was presented by CityHealth and the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers… [ Keep reading ]
Upward Bound scholars and families gather to learn about college opportunities and celebrate the holiday season On December 19, scholars from Garfield and Rainier Beach High Schools gathered with family and Upward Bound (UB) staff to hear from program alumnae and celebrate all the accomplishments of UB scholars in 2025…. [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise (FEPP) Levy Oversight Committee (LOC). The LOC plays a key role in shaping education programs and policies that support Seattle’s youth and families. Approved by nearly 80% of Seattle voters,… [ Keep reading ]
