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February 2025: Celebrating Thriving Black Communities Past, Present and Future

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: The Power of Partnership Promoting Access to Higher Education for Seattle Scholars

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 ]

City of Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Services with $7 Million in Local Provider Partnerships 

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 ]

Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Supports with Launch of Talkspace Virtual Therapy

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 ]

Shining a Light on Seattle’s Afterschool Programs with Lights on After School

#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 ]

Honoring World Mental Health Day 2024: Highlighting DEEL-Supported Resources for Youth Mental Health  

In honor of World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to highlight the ways our school- and community-based partnerships are responding to needs expressed by Seattle students and families for increased access to school-based mental health supports. … [ Keep reading ]

Reminder: DEEL is Accepting Applications to the Telehealth Services for Students and Youth Request for Information (RFI)

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 ]

DEEL Partners with Community-Based Organizations for Summer Programs Serving K-12 Youth of Color 

Seventeen partners received up to $80,000 to provide free summer learning opportunities serving Seattle school-aged youth in July and August this year SEATTLE (July 17) – Celebrated from July 15 to 19, National Summer Learning Week is an opportunity to elevate the work of community-based partner organizations that serve Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

DEEL Sustains Commitment to Reduce Health and Educational Disparities Among Infants, Toddlers and Their Families with New Cohorts of Multi-Year Community Grants

Apply by May 9 for up to $298,000 in support of community-informed proposals providing families access to critical resources and services, supporting healthy and equitable births, increasing parental health and wellbeing, and strengthening caregiver-child relationships.  SEATTLE (April 22) – The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), in partnership with… [ Keep reading ]