https://education.seattle.gov/feed-xs/ Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:50:02 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1527 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:53:24 +0000 post_1527 The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning (DEEL) is excited to announce new opportunities for community members and organizations to engage, learn more, and share priorities on the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise Levy (FEPP).  With the passage of Prop 1 – FEPP Levy, the City of Seattle will adopt a six-year spending plan beginning in 2026 […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1521 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:51:25 +0000 post_1521 The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has earned its fourth consecutive national Gold Medal for high-quality, accessible preschool programming, continuing Seattle’s leadership in early learning excellence. This marks the eighth year SPP has received national recognition. The award was presented by CityHealth and the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University for Seattle’s publicly funded […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1454 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:04:57 +0000 post_1454 Effective immediately, the City of Seattle is announcing new expanded eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) making 2,000 new Seattle families eligible for licensed child care co-pay support.]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1440 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:53:16 +0000 post_1440 SPP meets FEPP Levy expansion target of 2,500 with 90% enrollment rate  This school year, the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of providing early childhood education and preparing 11,421 of Seattle’s 3- and 4-year-olds for kindergarten.   Following voter support for the 2014 Seattle Preschool Levy, SPP launched in […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1433 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0000 post_1433 The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is awarding approximately $530,000 to five Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) providers to improve and expand facilities serving the city’s youngest learners.]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1423 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:40:16 +0000 post_1423 SDOT and DEEL are partnering for a third year to provide eligible Seattle Preschool Program families with no-cost ORCA cards to help meet their transportation needs.]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1416 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:23:23 +0000 post_1416 Apply by September 8 for up to $298,000 in support of healthy and equitable birth outcomes and reaching priority populations that strengthens early learning development and kindergarten readiness. ]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1390 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:50:25 +0000 post_1390 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 free, drop-in programming at 7 […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1344 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:08:53 +0000 post_1344 On average families save $7,500 annually with Seattle’s child care subsidy assistance program  SEATTLE – (March 7) – The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to announce the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is expanding its capacity to serve newly eligible families. Families living in Seattle are invited to apply for […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1290 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:07:04 +0000 post_1290 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, to expand virtual therapy and […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1173 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:44:09 +0000 post_1173 The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) Summer Learning Programs Request for Investment (RFI) is a 3-year grant that supports academic and enrichment programs for Seattle-based K-12 students in summer 2024, 2025, and 2026. This award is intended to prepare students for the new school year with new knowledge and skills to help them […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1505 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:45:54 +0000 post_1505 Upward Bound scholars and families gather to learn about college opportunities and celebrate the holiday season On December 19, scholars from Garfield and Rainier Beach High Schools gathered with family and Upward Bound (UB) staff to hear from program alumnae and celebrate all the accomplishments of UB scholars in 2025. The annual UB Winter Dinner […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1503 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:22:52 +0000 post_1503 The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise (FEPP) Levy Oversight Committee (LOC). The LOC plays a key role in shaping education programs and policies that support Seattle’s youth and families.   Approved by nearly 80% of Seattle voters, the 2025 FEPP Levy will […]]]> https://education.seattle.gov/?p=1500 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:14:26 +0000 post_1500 Programming will support healthy and equitable births, emotional well-being, and responsive care for priority populations including Black, Indigenous, and communities of color through culturally responsive birth to three services.]]>