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 principals, educators and school-based staff across the district each year to those who tirelessly to support students and have proven to advance racial equity. One of these awards is the Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence that spotlights Seattle Public Schools principals who advance educational justice and racial equity in their schools. Every year, two $25,000 grants are awarded to selected principals from community nominations.