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Boo Balkan Foster, 2021 Regional Teacher of the Year

Balkan Foster 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year

Boo Balkan Foster Recognized as 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year We are thrilled to announce that the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) has recognized Boo Balkan Foster of Seattle Public Schools as the Regional Teacher of the Year! Boo Balkan Foster is a šəqačib teacher…

Affirming Our LGBTQIA+ Community

Seattle Public Schools is committed to our Seattle Excellence strategic plan goal to provide safe and welcoming environments for all our students and…
Boo Balkan Foster poses for a photo holding an award

Balkan Foster the Enduring Spirit Award

Boo Balkan Foster Receives the Enduring Spirit Award Congratulations to Boo Balkan Foster who received the 2021 Enduring Spirit Award! Presented by the Native Action Network, award recipients are honored for their lifetime commitment to building strong, healthy Native communities and intergenerational connection. Leaders like Boo have advocated powerfully for…

No Landmark Status for Existing Mercer International Middle School

No Landmark Status for Existing Mercer International Middle School On Wednesday May 19, 2021, the City of Seattle voted against designating the current Mercer International Middle School building as a landmarked structure, allowing for the construction of a new school building. Seattle voters approved the Building Excellence V Capital Levy…

Black Studies in SPS

This year, Seattle Public Schools launched the first Black studies course for students in grade 11, Black Studies U.S. History 11B, the first course in our new Black Education Program. The Black Education Program was created in response to insights and advocacy from Black students, families, and communities across the…