Academy for Rising Educators

What is the Academy for Rising Educators (ARE)?

Seattle Public Schools (SPSSeattle Public Schools) is committed to teacher diversity. The ARE is one way we are hiring and recruiting more educators of color.

The ARE, in collaboration with the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), helps SPSSeattle Public Schools high school seniors and recent graduates, current SPSSeattle Public Schools staff, and community members earn their teaching certificate.

SPSSeattle Public Schools will pay for your tuition and teacher certification while attending Seattle Central College, where you will earn your associates degree. Afterwards, you will attend North Seattle College where you will earn your bachelor’s degree.

You will then have the opportunity to attend the University of Washington where you will earn your teaching certificate and masters degree. Graduates of the program commit to teaching in Seattle Public Schools for 4 years.

Are you interested in the ARE but not ready to commit yet?

Let us know by completing the form linked below and we will let you know when applications are available and when ARE events are happening.

Complete the ARE interest form

ARE focuses on increasing representation in classrooms

The ARE aims to recruit and retain educators of color and diverse local backgrounds. Watch the King 5 video about ARE

The ARE prepares and supports candidates that model three program goals. Candidates are:

Rooted in our communities;
Dedicated to long-term teaching; and
Committed to anti-racist teaching to support students furthest away from educational justice.