The Office of African American Male Achievement was established to reimagine and build a school system that intentionally cultivates the strength of Black boys and teens, ensuring each and every Black student recognizes their own potential and feels supported in their education. By listening to the expressed concerns of Black male students, AAMA will create a framework that aligns work and practices across the district to ensure SPS has the culture, conditions, staff competencies, and community connections in place for all Black boys and teens to excel in their education.

​​The Alliance for Education gives numerous awards to educators and school leaders in the district annually showcasing the leadership of those that work tirelessly to support students, with a focus on those committed to advancing racial equity. One of these awards is the Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence that champions Seattle Public Schools principals who advance educational justice and racial equity in their schools. Every year, two $25,000 educational grants are awarded to selected principals with over $500,000 having been awarded to the SPS community since 2000. 

The Alliance for Education works with school-based groups like PTAs, booster clubs and more, to effect systemic change by supporting  fundraising efforts on behalf of students. By offering fiscal services, the Alliance reduces barriers, providing school volunteers and staff with the support they need to reach their goals.

As students and teachers scrambled to adapt to remote learning during the pandemic, the Alliance for Education worked in partnership with Seattle Public Schools and engaged with community partners and donors to meet SPS families’ most critical needs. 

The Right Now Needs Fund is a one-of-a-kind program that works at the individual school level to address the basic needs of students and families across all Seattle Public Schools. The fund ensures students can fully participate in classroom activities by covering the costs of warm clothing, meals, technology access, and housing that are not included in individual school budgets, but are necessary for students to thrive. 

The Seattle Teacher Residency Program rethinks the way educators are prepared for today’s classrooms by recruiting and training future teachers in a year-long residency with the goal of retaining educators that reflect the rich diversity of Seattle Public Schools. Through the program, prospective educators earn their Master’s in Teaching (MiT) degree at the University of Washington, receive a living stipend, and gain mentorship, training, and support to teach students in Seattle Public Schools furthest from educational justice. STR graduates reflect the rich diversity of the Seattle students they teach, aiming to embolden and inspire all students – especially those furthest from educational justice.