Mayor announces Every Child Ready initiative, renewal of Seattle’s education levy

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Mayor announces Every Child Ready initiative, education levy renewal

4/23/202541:01

Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and a diverse coalition of education leaders, advocates, students, and families to announce his new Every Child Ready initiative and proposal to renew the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) levy, which is set to expire at the end of this year. The mayor’s proposal includes transformative new investments to expand access to affordable childcare and early learning opportunities through the nationally recognized Seattle Preschool Program; expand student safety and mental health resources in K-12 schools; and provide graduates with a pathway to college and careers with free tuition at Seattle Colleges and job training opportunities.

Speakers and attendees include:

Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle

Councilmember Maritza Rivera, Seattle City Council, District 4

Director Dwane Chappelle, Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL)

Angelia Hicks-Maxie, CEO & Executive Director, Tiny Tots

Nisreen El-Saadoun, Program Manager, Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic’s School Based Health Program

Brenna Rogers, Parent

Fathima Garcia, Seattle Promise Student

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