Summer Programs The Learning Never Stops

Date: August 10, 2022 SPS summer programs help students beat summer learning loss, they also provide ways to extend their knowledge and build friendships.  

Seal of Biliteracy

Date: June 15, 2022 Nearly 500 graduates earned the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy this year!

Literacy Nonprofit Marks Major Milestone at Concord International Elementary

Date: June 14, 2022 Page Ahead has distributed its 4-millionth book to Concord International Elementary in June.  

Early Literacy Priority Schools

Date: May 18, 2022 Using an approach called Targeted Universalism, a deliberate focus is placed on supporting students of color furthest from educational justice.

Learn-to-Ride PE Program

Date: April 6, 2022 While in class, students are taught how to wear a bike helmet, navigate a bike, and ride safely with classmates.

Black Studies Classes

Date: March 17, 2022 The Teaching and Learning team worked with educators across the district to diversify its course offerings.

Rainier Beach and Roosevelt Music Educator Awards

Date: March 2, 2022 Roosevelt’s Scott Brown and Rainier Beach’s Katie Lenoue received awards from the Washington Music Educators Association for outstanding contributions

Liberatory Education

Date: February 9, 2022 Liberatory Education Changing the Way Students Learn About History

Rising Star Students Break the Code

Date: January 31, 2022 “Students are able to engage in a lot of STEM work and also do something that most of them have never done before,”

Inclusive P.E. Class Teaches Empathy, Leadership, and Fun

Date: January 27, 2022 The program was introduced by Adapted Physical Education Specialist Toni almost seven years ago and has expanded to several SPS schools.