Microsoft is a proud sponsor of The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG on May 2. Microsoft programs in education have a focus on helping youth and young adults around the world obtain the skills that they need, connect them to opportunities, and support them in pursuing their dreams. Learn more about Microsoft's work in education at www.microsoft.com.
Involve families and communities in ensuring student success Teach lifeskills for success in life, college and career Increase support for high-quality public schools |
Community Day School Association (CDSA) »CDSA is the largest Before and After-School Child Enrichment, Kindergarten Readiness, & Summer Camp Learning Program operating within Seattle Public Schools. Treehouse »Even the best foster parents are hard-pressed to meet the needs of a child suffering from abuse or neglect, and the state covers only 60% of the cost of basic care. Treehouse fills the gaps for kids in foster care. Kindering Center »Kindering Center targets children ages 0-3 whose development is affected by biological disabilities or environmental factors that impact an array of skill areas including cognitive, motor, communication, feeding, and behavior. |
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Recent Foundation Activities
Promise Neighborhood planning efforts The Seattle Foundation has been coordinating local funders to support Promise Neighborhood planning efforts in King County. Two local organizations, Neighborhood House (focusing on the High Point community) and Southwest Youth and Family Services (focusing on the White Center community) have been leading efforts in their communities to establish cradle to career educational attainment projects. |
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Investment Initiatives Support Academic Success of Seattle Public Schools' Children The Alliance for Education seeks to help children in Seattle Public Schools achieve academic success. The organization does this through investment initiatives related to college readiness, community engagement, school board and staff development, and data assessment. |
Washington leads the nation in jobs for people with bachelor degrees in science and engineering, but is 38th in the number of students graduating with these degrees. |