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New Elementary Grade Math Materials

All SPS elementary and K-8 schools will implement the newly adopted K-5 math instructional materials, enVision Math.
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Summer Programs The Learning Never Stops

SPS summer programs help students beat summer learning loss, they also provide ways to extend their knowledge and build friendships.  …

Seal of Biliteracy

Nearly 500 graduates earned the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy this year!…
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Literacy Nonprofit Marks Major Milestone at Concord International Elementary

Page Ahead has distributed its 4-millionth book to Concord International Elementary in June.  …
Superintendent Jones reads a book to a classroom of elementary students

Early Literacy Priority Schools

Using an approach called Targeted Universalism, a deliberate focus is placed on supporting students of color furthest from educational justice.
A young student rides a bike in the school gym with a helmet and a mask

Learn-to-Ride PE Program

While in class, students are taught how to wear a bike helmet, navigate a bike, and ride safely with classmates.

Black Studies Classes

The Teaching and Learning team worked with educators across the district to diversify its course offerings.

Rainier Beach and Roosevelt Music Educator Awards

Roosevelt’s Scott Brown and Rainier Beach’s Katie Lenoue received awards from the Washington Music Educators Association for outstanding contributions…

Liberatory Education

Liberatory Education Changing the Way Students Learn About History    The word liberate means set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted. It can also mean releasing someone from a situation that limits freedom of thought or behavior.  Manager of Black…
A group of older elementary students work together in a classroom on robotic projects

Rising Star Students Break the Code

As her students file in, Elaine Dondoyano readies the classroom for some special guests. The Rising Star Art and Technology teacher has invited a group of students to come in and talk about computer coding and robotics. Her class of second graders are learning how to code.  The guests arrive…