Hello partners, educators and neighbors, Over the past year we have undertaken a deep and complex journey to connect with our community members about the role of the City in our education system. We have heard from parents, teachers, students, philanthropists and advocates. What we learned has shaped the City… [ Keep reading ]
Today, the Mayor’s Education Summit Advisory Group, comprised of 32 representatives from Seattle Public Schools, the City of Seattle, community leaders, parents, business and philanthropy, presented a set of recommendations aimed at ensuring all Seattle students are set up for academic success, post-secondary education and future careers, with an emphasis… [ Keep reading ]
“Pre-K for All” Convening Re-Affirms Commitment to Free, Equitable pre-Kindergarten in Seattle and Across the Country OCTOBER 6, 2016 Leaders from Seattle, Erica Johnson (Senior Policy Advisor, Early Learning Division) and Leilani Dela Cruz (Operations Manager, Early Learning Division) today will join policymakers from 12 municipal governments across the country… [ Keep reading ]
We are currently running a Request for Investment (RFI) process to fund new or expand existing summer learning programs for Summer 2017. Here are the details: Elementary funding available: Up to $94,546 Middle school funding available: Up to $477,531 Award duration: Programs will receive funding for the next three summers… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Ed Murray delivered his 2017-18 Proposed Budget to the City Council yesterday, and I am pleased to inform you of a few exciting new items included in the Department of Education and Early Learning’s proposed budget. When Mayor Murray appointed me as director of DEEL, he made it clear… [ Keep reading ]
On a cloudy day, April Charlie explores the forests of Camp Long for the first time. Through her three-year-old eyes it is a wonderland – full of towering conifers, big rocks and colorful animals. It’s a perfect place to ramble, burrow and play. The best part is Charlie will get… [ Keep reading ]
Tiffany is a lead teacher at Causey’s MLK site. She has taught at Causey’s for 14 years. When Causey’s Early Learning Center joined the Seattle Preschool Program Tiffany became eligible to take part in the SPP Scholars program. SPP Scholars is a program within the Seattle Preschool Program that provides… [ Keep reading ]
Pre-K is high-quality education, not just a place to put your kids. Teaching pre-K is hard work–these are the people who are molding and shaping your kid, and everything they do matters. Because of our quality pre-K experience, I feel confident that we’re ready for Kindergarten. Source: Ready for Kindergarten
We would like to acknowledge our very own Early Learning Manager, Sonja Griffin who deservingly received the Weikart Award at the Annual 2016 HighScope International Conference in Detroit, Michigan! Former Department of Early Learning (DEL) Director, Bette Hyde and HighScope Certified Trainer, Kay Rush presented Sonja with this amazing… [ Keep reading ]
Our belief is that high-quality summer learning is critical to closing the achievement gap. Summer learning opportunities are focusing on students who meet some of the following criteria: Children with no prior preschool experience Children who have been identified as not meeting standards on Teaching Strategies GOLD Smarter Balanced Assessment… [ Keep reading ]
