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DEEL is gearing up for a great summer!

Long Phan, represented the City of Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning, at the White House last week for their Summer Opportunity Workshop. DEEL, together with Seattle Public Schools, and School’s Out WA is gearing up to go big this summer! Together we will be offering more jobs, more… [ Keep reading ]

Apply today! Seattle Preschool Program is accepting applications for our 2016-17 school year!

Seattle Preschool Program 2016-17 application now available! The preschool application period is now open for childre 3 or 4 years old who live in Seattle. Our first selection process will take place Friday, March 11. Apply one of three ways: Online at www.seattle.gov/education The application is available in English, Spanish, Somali, Amharic,… [ Keep reading ]

It’s official! Dwane Chappelle confirmed director of DEEL!

On Tuesday, February 9th Dwane Chappelle was confirmed by Seattle City Council as the new Director of the City’s Department of Education and Early Learning. Mayor Murray nominated Chappelle in October 2015 to lead the newly created City department. Prior to his appointment, Chappelle served as the principal of Rainier Beach… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Preschool Program adds second group of preschool providers

The City’s Department of Education and Early Learning is excited to announce that it has selected a new group of preschools to join the Seattle Preschool Program this fall. The Seattle Preschool Program is a tax-payer supported pilot program to create universal preschool for Seattle’s youngest learners. During the 2015-16… [ Keep reading ]

SPS Principal of the Year–Invited to the White House!

Special congratulations to Mia Williams, principal of Aki Kurose Middle School in the Rainier Valley, for being an invited panelist and guest at the White House’s summit on the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative. Principal Williams won the Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence in 2013 as an outstanding secondary principal… [ Keep reading ]

Families and Education Levy Schools Honored as Schools of Distinction

We are thrilled to share the news that several of the Department of Education and Early Learning’s school partners have been recognized by the State of Washington for their amazing work in improving student achievement rates. The designation as a School of Distinction signifies that the recipient ranks in the top… [ Keep reading ]

Understanding the School Budget

Have you ever wondered how school funding, staffing and budgets are determined, but never knew who to ask? The Seattle Public Schools finance team is excited to present an evening dedicated to understanding the school budget process on January 25, 2016. Mark your calendar now for this fun and… [ Keep reading ]

Watch How the Fam & Ed Levy Supports Students in Tackling Their Math Phobias

Our City, Our Schools: Empowerment Math Project Some people just aren’t good at math. It’s a message you may have heard in school, but educators in Seattle say it’s a myth that’s hurting kids’ ability to learn. Sixteen teachers are working hard to change the math mindset of hundreds of… [ Keep reading ]

Join the SPP Movement!

  We are looking for more Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) classrooms – Apply now! The City of Seattle is adding more than 20 new SPP classrooms for the 2016-17 school year. Join the Seattle Preschool Program to: Receive funds to raise the quality of your preschool program Serve diverse families, regardless… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Murray Names Dwane Chappelle Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning

Today Mayor Ed Murray nominated Dwane Chappelle to be the first director for the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL). Chappelle has been the principal at Rainier Beach High School since 2011. “Dwane has done a remarkable job at Rainier Beach High School, a model of success that… [ Keep reading ]