The Alliance for Education is an independent, local education fund that has worked in partnership with Seattle Public Schools since 1995 to address crucial challenges facing Seattle students, families and educators. Our mission is to support excellence in education by advancing educational justice and racial equity for students in Seattle Public Schools. Our work is collaborative as we seek to address systemic inequities in public schools and create a more equitable and just education system that allows all Seattle students to thrive.
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Are you (or know someone) interested in becoming an elementary teacher? Committed to serving the Seattle community? Motivated to act in the spirit of educational justice? They may be a great fit for our next cohort of resident teachers. Sign up for an upcoming session to learn more and get plugged in by the application deadline of Jan. 31, 2025! https://lnkd.in/ghjc2MgA
Before we ring in the new year 🎊, join us in showing your commitment to advancing educational justice and racial equity for Seattle students, families and educators with a gift to the Alliance. Every gift counts! https://lnkd.in/dfWgCGtM
We’re hiring for a Manager of Clinical Practice for our Seattle Teacher Residency Program. A great new role for an experienced educator who has demonstrated skills supporting adult learners in a professional development setting. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by January 31, 2025.
We believe that systemic inequities exist in our community, especially along the lines of race. These inequities prevent children, especially children of color, from receiving the education they deserve. As an organization, we are committed to an educational system that equitably supports each child in the diverse community that is Seattle Public Schools. Gifts fuel our vital work to support students, families and educators. Donations made before the end of the year help us to prepare for what is to come in 2025 and are 100% tax-deductible. 💳 Give online (now with Apple Pay!) by Dec. 31 at alliance4ed.org/give24
The need for our work remains significant—as does the opportunity to create lasting change. 📫 Read President Lisa Chick's annual update and consider contributing to the Alliance before the year’s end! https://lnkd.in/g9WKk47U
As Microsoft’s 50th anniversary approaches, they have been saying “thank you” to changemakers in our Puget Sound community with grants to 50 organizations. We’re proud to be one of those 50! 🧡 Read about some of the inspiring people and ways we're making a difference for students, families and educators in their profile about us and consider making an end of year donation to help fuel our work: alliance4ed.org/give24!
Help us welcome a new leader to our Seattle Teacher Residency team! 🎓 Hunter Txaba brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education, multilingual programming, and leadership in policy and practice to the team! Hunter has led transformative programs nationwide, most recently serving as the Director of Early Care and Education for Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Their prior roles include directing second-generation programming at Jeremiah Program, leading multilingual education in New York City’s public schools system, and designing equity-focused professional learning initiatives for thousands of educators and leaders across New York City. A passionate advocate for culturally and linguistically responsive education, Hunter has been recognized as a The BUILD Initiative ELAN Fellow, a Hispanic Coalition of NY "40 Under 40 Rising Latino Star," and a Lasting Legacy Scholar for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Hunter has advanced degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, Stanford University, and The University of Texas at El Paso. A coffee aficionado, outside of work they enjoy baking, long walks with their partner and cavapoo Gigi, visiting cafes and parks across the city, trying new workout group classes, and day trips to local wineries. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome to our team! 👏👏👏
We're honored to have Jane Broom of Microsoft serving on our Board of Directors with her steadfast commitment and deep passion for educational inequity. Congratulations on the remarkable campaign and thank you for giving back to the place we are all lucky to call home! 🏡💙 https://lnkd.in/gb4-HtfU
Congratulations to Mary Beth Canty, the new Senior Director of the Seattle Teacher Residency! 🍎Throughout our selection process with external STR partners, Mary Beth’s skills, 6 years of experience with STR and expertise with the residency model will shine to new levels leading our residency work. To learn more about Mary Beth, check out her bio online and help us welcome her in the comments below! 👏🥳 https://lnkd.in/gEHxmrhi
We're about 25% of the way to reaching our goal with just a few hours left of Giving Tuesday before midnight. Donate today to make an impact for Seattle students, families and educators. 🧡 Your dollars make a difference in funding wrap around student support services and hiring quality educators. See our impact and make your gift online at alliance4ed.org/give24