Intergenerational attendees participated in wellness activities, heard from Seahawks legend guest, and learned about free mental health programs On Saturday, October 25, the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) hosted “Thrive & Vibe: A Youth Health and Wellness Celebration” at El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center in… [ Keep reading ]
Youth and young adults ages 13 to 24 are invited to join the Department of Education and Early Learning and community partners on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11am to 1pm at Centilia Cultural Center in Beacon Hill The City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) invites Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) are proud to announce the Seattle Youth Safety Ambassadors (YSA) peer leadership program for the 2025-26 school year. YSA is a youth-led awareness initiative designed to promote safety, wellness, and services available in Seattle schools and… [ Keep reading ]
Building on Seattle’s 35-year legacy of successful education levies, this six-year investment is a commitment to support children, youth, and families at every stage of life Seattle – On June 24, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Maritza Rivera, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and education, labor,… [ Keep reading ]
As part of Mayor Harrell’s Reach Out Initiative, free summer arts activities and mental health resources for Seattle teens are available at several local community centers. From July 21 through August 23, 2025, Seattle youth and young adults ages 13 to 19 can participate in Community Hub programs—a series of… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), in partnership with Seattle Public Schools, hosted the College and Career Access Networking event. The event provided opportunity for community-based organizations supporting Seattle middle and high school students in the area of college and career readiness to connect, share highlights of their work and build community. This event was funded by the Washington Student Achievement Regional Challenge Grant.
DEEL is excited to share its spring newsletter. This quarter highlights the expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program for the upcoming 2025-26 school year – now enrolling. As well as free telehealth services for Seattle youth and young adults. Plus, the latest on the levy renewal process and information on… [ Keep reading ]
In honor of Black Futures Month, DEEL celebrates our many Black-led partner organizations and the Black youth and families they serve. From prenatal to preschool, K-12 to postsecondary, DEEL investments promote positive outcomes for our communities furthest from educational justice. DEEL partnerships prioritize culturally specific and responsive, high-quality learning environments… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program launched by Seattle Colleges, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) following passage of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy in 2018. The three core components of Seattle Promise– up to two years… [ Keep reading ]
Alongside the new partnership with Talkspace, increased staffing at school-based health centers, and other holistic approaches, seven local mental health and wellness organizations will serve youth ages 13 to 24 through a suite of virtual and in-person care options SEATTLE (January 28) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined education and public… [ Keep reading ]
