Education Equity Fund
Through the Education Equity Fund, the Alliance works with the district and philanthropic donors to offer support to local students and educators during a collective time of crisis. As a result of COVID-19, communities faced food shortages, technology access disparities, and low teacher preparation. The Alliance reached out to the local community for help. With partners like Amazon, Microsoft, the Gates Foundation, and many more, we were able to secure donations of more than 10,000 laptops for students and educators, fund the development of a 24/7 tech helpline for families, provide remote learning training for district educators, and fund 25,000 meals for students and families.
Our Continued Impact
Donations made to the Education Equity Fund will be directed toward meeting the continuous learning needs of Seattle Public Schools students and families via our Right Now Needs Fund.
The Right Now Needs Fund focuses on equity by meeting students’ basic needs beyond the classroom and by ensuring that funds are available and accessible for every school in the district. When students have their basic needs met, they are more likely to succeed in the classroom — and supporting student success requires a holistic approach. The Right Now Needs Fund covers the cost of warm clothing, meals, technology access, and housing that are not otherwise funded in a school budget. The program functions in direct collaboration with SPS schools, fostering community to fulfill immediate, basic needs. Learn more and access the fund here.
Other Seattle Public Schools Resources for Students and Families
Seattle Public Schools strives to actively meet the needs of its students and families by sponsoring the following resources:
- Food Resources
- Childcare
- Virtual Learning Options
- Technology Support
- Mental Health Services
- Special Education
- Learning Resources
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