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Seattle Youth Invited to Teen Town Hall and Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 7 

Seattle-area youth ages 13 to 19 are invited to “Back to the Future”, a Teen Town Hall and Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144. This FREE event is an evening to shine… Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell Announces New Drowning Prevention and Youth Aquatics Initiative, Swim Seattle 

Seattle, WA—Today, Mayor Harrell together with Seattle Parks and Recreation, and recreation, child safety, and drowning-prevention partners, announced a new drowning-prevention and youth aquatics initiative, Swim Seattle. Swim Seattle is a new initiative that will combine the efforts of YMCA, Public Health—Seattle & King County, Associated Recreation Council, Washington State… Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Tammy Morales Announce Expansion of City’s Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program, Now With 89 Sites Citywide  

Applications for the 2023-2024 school year open today for Seattle three- and four-year olds, with dual-language and inclusive programming options available. Seattle (March 15, 2023) – Following a chorus of “Bienvenidos” by 40 preschoolers and their teachers, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Tammy Morales announced seven new expansion classrooms for the… Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Mosqueda Advance Millions Toward Increased Mental Health Resources for Seattle Students 

Supporting Seattle students following Ingraham High School shooting, increased funding will bring City investments in mental health resources and School-Based Health Centers to $9.4 million in 2023 and $9.6 million in 2024.  Seattle – The City Council’s Budget Committee unanimously approved Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda’s joint proposal to… [ Keep reading ]

City to provide recreation drop-in centers for school-age children in response to teachers strike and delayed school start 

Eight community centers will serve students kindergarten through sixth grade (ages 5-12) Seattle (September 7) – The City of Seattle is providing a range of services to support parents and families in response to Tuesday’s announcement from Seattle Public Schools (SPS) that the start to the 2022-2023 school year will… [ Keep reading ]