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 ]
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.
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 ]
Free online therapy currently available for local teens and young adults; additional telehealth provider partners to be announced mid-December SEATTLE (December 10) – Today, the City of Seattle announced a new partnership between the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care company,… [ Keep reading ]
#LightsOnAfterschool: DEEL celebrates the many community educators and mentors who create environments of safety, welcome, growth and affirmation for Seattle youth! Your efforts improve the wellbeing of our young people, in school and beyond. We see you, and we are grateful for your collaboration and commitment. In honor of Lights… [ Keep reading ]
DEEL is seeking submissions from qualified Telehealth Service Providers to support the mental wellbeing of students and youth DEEL is accepting applications for the 2024 Telehealth Services for Students & Youth Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks information from qualified telehealth service providers to support the mental well-being of… [ Keep reading ]
