Today, Mayor Jenny Durkan is releasing her 2020 Proposed Budget. This is the second year of the two-year budget biennium, and the proposed budget maintains core services while increasing investments in priorities like public safety, affordable housing, homelessness, transit and transportation safety, and opportunity and jobs for Seattle’s young people…. [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
