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Thurgood Marshall Team Read

Team Read Elevating Black Readers When Seattle Public Schools laid out its five-year strategic plan, the district set a goal to have students reading at grade level by the end of third grade, which is when students make the leap from learning to read to reading to learn. If this milestone isn’t met, students can…
A classroom with two educators and four students.

Building Community at Rainier Beach with Inclusion

Rainier Beach teachers continue to build a community where everyone is accepted, cared for, and provided every opportunity to succeed.
A young student holds up their art work and smiles for a photo in a school hallway

AAMA Community Engagement Report

The "Our Voice, Our Vision" report explores how Black boys, teens, and families experience our school system.
Chandra Hampson smiles for a photo with the city and sound behind her.

NAHM Profile Hampson

Celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people with Native American SPS Community Member profiles.
Two students sit together in a high school classroom

Inclusivity in the IB Program

The IB program is a series of courses developed for juniors and seniors that incorporate the best elements of college prep from numerous countries.
Taylor and a Seahawk assistant help students pick up coats at a school event.

Dunlap Coat Donation

Dunlap Elementary students received a special treat when Seattle Seahawks’ Darrell Taylor surprised them with new winter coats.
A teacher and two students work on school work in a classroom

Rainier View Award

Rainier View’s success can be attributed to its clear mission and vision for high-quality teaching in every classroom.
Brandon Johnson stands in front of a school fence.

Kingmakers Student Profile

For Roosevelt junior Brandon Johnson the African American Male Achievement’s Student Leadership Council provides a brotherhood.
Two photos with students. One group of students and educator raise their hands in solidarity. The second two graduate pose for a photo.

Kingmakers and Rising Son

Application for Kingmakers of Seattle Extended (KOSE), an out-of-school time virtual program for Black male middle and high school students, is open!…
a construction dumpter is being loaded with debris using heavy equipment

Construction Begins on Seven Projects

Projects to replace the school buildings at Kimball Elementary School, James Baldwin Elementary School, and Viewlands Elementary School started this summer and will be complete in time for the 23-24 school year. Seismic improvements have begun for the east buildings at Lincoln High School. Work began on the…