The Alliance for Education Joins “Everyone Gives” Global Giving Event Feb 21, 2012 11:23 PM On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, the Alliance for Education will participate in a revolutionary eight-day global giving campaign spanning more than 60 countries around the world. “Everyone Gives” promises to be the most extensive and... |
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2012 Legislative Bill Summaries Jan 13, 2012 11:06 PM Two bills focused on education were introduced in the Washington State legislature yesterday. One centers on promoting instructional excellence, the other on transformation zones and charters. The Excellent Schools Now Coalition (of which the... |
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Job opportunity: join the Alliance team! Jan 12, 2012 11:55 PM The Alliance for Education is seeking an extraordinary professional and committed education advocate to fill the Executive Assistant position. This position reports to the President & CEO of the Alliance for Education . The... |
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Save the Date: The Alliance for Education Community Breakfast Jan 09, 2012 8:13 PM At our last breakfast, 900 community members raised over $220,000 to support the Alliance's work to prepare every child in Seattle Public Schools for college, career, and life. We invite you to join this outstanding group of... |
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Alliance for Education statement on Interim Superintendent Enfield's announcement Dec 16, 2011 9:38 PM Seattle – December 16, 2011 – The Board of Directors of the Alliance for Education has released the following statement concerning Dr. Susan Enfield’s announcement today. Interim Superintendent Susan Enfield’s leadership over the last nine... |
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Finally here! Footage from the State of the District Address Dec 07, 2011 10:25 PM Dr. Susan Enfield, Seattle Public Schools' Interim Superintendent, delivered a very strong State of the District report at the end of November. The achievement gains and operational improvements cited give great reason for hope and confidence in... |
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The Alliance is seeking a dynamite Development Director! Oct 14, 2011 01:06 AM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION Date: October 12, 2011 Job Title: Director of Development, Alliance for Education Classification: Regular, full time, exempt Salary: Competitive, DOE Closing: November 4, 2011 This... |
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Seattle education events Oct 06, 2011 4:00 PM The Alliance has recently begun curating an events page as part of our new website . We aim to develop this as a valuable resource that houses information on events from the Alliance, Seattle Public Schools, and the wider... |
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Common Core Standards: what are they and how do they effect our students? Oct 04, 2011 3:30 PM The Common Core State Standards Initiative , which advocates for the adoption of a set of education standards by all U.S. states, articulates the mission of Common Core Standards as: "provid[ing] a consistent, clear understanding of what... |
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Public school parents: classroom materials funding available! Oct 03, 2011 4:26 PM On Oct 5th, all Starbucks stores in King County will be giving out free $10 DonorsChoose gift cards that parents and citizens can use to make a donation toward a classroom project posted on the DonorsChoose website. Right now there are nearly 300... |