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 … [Read more...] about Eligible Seattle Preschool Program families to receive free ORCA cards this school year, in partnership with Seattle’s Department of Transportation
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Eligible Seattle Preschool Program families to receive free ORCA cards this school year, in partnership with Seattle’s Department of Transportation
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 … [Read more...] about Eligible Seattle Preschool Program families to receive free ORCA cards this school year, in partnership with Seattle’s Department of Transportation
DEEL Announces $1.49M in Community Grants Available for Organizations Advancing Prenatal-to-Three Supports for Seattle Families
Apply by September 8 for up to $298,000 in support of healthy and equitable birth outcomes and reaching priority populations that strengthens early … [Read more...] about DEEL Announces $1.49M in Community Grants Available for Organizations Advancing Prenatal-to-Three Supports for Seattle Families
Education Levy Updates: Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Seattle’s Transformative Proposal to Voters
Building on Seattle’s 35-year legacy of successful education levies, this six-year investment is a commitment to support children, youth, and families … [Read more...] about Education Levy Updates: Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Seattle’s Transformative Proposal to Voters
DEEL Celebrates Nearly 1,300 Seattle Preschool Program Graduates
Over 1,275 SPP participants graduated in June for the 2024-25 school year, marking their completion of preschool and readiness to transition to … [Read more...] about DEEL Celebrates Nearly 1,300 Seattle Preschool Program Graduates
Community Hub: Free Summer Arts Activities & Therapy Resources for Seattle Teens at Community Centers now through August 22!
As part of Mayor Harrell’s Reach Out Initiative, free summer arts activities and mental health resources for Seattle teens are available at several … [Read more...] about Community Hub: Free Summer Arts Activities & Therapy Resources for Seattle Teens at Community Centers now through August 22!
Seattle Recognized in Top Four Cities Prioritizing Children, Families, and Child Care Workforce
Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is being recognized for its Seattle Preschool Program by the National League of Cities … [Read more...] about Seattle Recognized in Top Four Cities Prioritizing Children, Families, and Child Care Workforce
College and Career Readiness Networking Event Highlights Regional Grant Partnership
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), in partnership with Seattle Public Schools, hosted the College and … [Read more...] about College and Career Readiness Networking Event Highlights Regional Grant Partnership
Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls
On May 8 – 10, 2025 DEEL hosted the Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls. The … [Read more...] about Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls
Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments
Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced that more than 4,950 child care educators and staff will … [Read more...] about Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments
DEEL Spring 2025 Newsletter
DEEL is excited to share its spring newsletter. This quarter highlights the expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program for the upcoming 2025-26 school … [Read more...] about DEEL Spring 2025 Newsletter
Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year
The Seattle Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year – classes begin in September! … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year