Press, Media
Press release date:
August 29, 2023
Seattle Times - Education Lab
"Why students are so far behind in math and what students are doing about it," by Claire Bryan
Press release date:
August 29, 2023
Seattle Times - Education Lab
"How two local groups are helping students catch up in math," by Claire Bryan
Press release date:
June 29, 2023
Seattle Department of Education
"Focused on Student Success, $7.2 Million in Youth Programs Awarded," by Sage Leibenson
Events
Mark Weakland Literacy Training
Date posted:
October 27, 2024
We are excited to invite you to a special literacy training session with renowned educator Mark Weakland on Sunday, October 27th, from 1:00-3:00 PM. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 PM.
RSVP:
Location:
Bethany Community Church, Community Life Center
1147 N 81st St, Seattle, WA 98103
This training is a valuable opportunity to enhance your literacy instruction skills. We hope you can join us for this enriching experience.
Swing For Success
Date posted:
June 13, 2024
🎉 Join us for School Connect WA's Swing For Success Community Donor Event at Top Golf, Renton! 🏌️♂️✨
📅 Date: 29 Aug 2024
⏰ Time: 6 pm
📍 Location: Top Golf, Renton
Come celebrate our students achievements, connect with fellow supporters, and enjoy an evening of fun and fundraising! Scan the QR code to register. Can't wait to see you all at this amazing event—your support makes all the difference! 💙📚
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Date posted:
May 7, 2024
Tuesday May 7th, we're honoring the extraordinary dedication and passion of Dearborn Park Elementary teachers. Your tireless efforts in shaping young minds inspire us all, and we are immensely grateful for your unwavering commitment to education.
School-Church Partnership Pastor's Luncheon
Date posted:
June 10, 2024
Seattle Pastors and faith leaders are invited for a special luncheon at Emerald City Bible Fellowship (8445 Rainier Ave S, 98118) on June 10th, 11:45 am to 2 pm.
We are privileged to have guest author, Esau McCaulley, (“Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope”) as our guest presenter. We’ll also highlight a school-church partnership at Southshore K-8 and Urban Impact’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. All these align with loving our community well through our public schools.
Parent Survey & Dinner Night
Date posted:
January 8, 2024
Parents, please check your email and fill our the half year survey. We need your feeback to make our program even better. We will present and discuss the results on Thursday, May 2nd, 5:30pm with dinner.
Illiteracy Shouts Out For Action
Date posted:
December 26, 2023
The Rotary Club of Seattle is hosting a private event on literacy, Jan. 23, 2024 at the Central Library in downtown Seattle. Pastor Roy Chang will serve as one of the panelists and School Connect WA will table at the event along with the following orgs that offer authentic gap closing services to students.
2) Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle
3) Adult and Youth Learning Center
Cheers to Brighter Futures
Date posted:
October 8, 2023
A Donor Community and Fundraiser Event
December 5, 2023, 6-8:30 pm
Join us for a lively and in-person event at Tinte Cellars - Georgetown Tasting Room in Seattle, WA. Get ready to raise a glass to a brighter future for our youth! Whether you're a wine aficionado or just want to support School Connect WA (SCWA), you won't want to miss this! Sip on a selection of Tinte wines and enjoy hors d'oeuvres while ringing in the holiday season, connecting with fellow community members, and learning more about SCWA.
We look forward to celebrating the significant work of SCWA with YOU - Cheers to a Brighter Future!
Seattle Literacy Project
Date posted:
September 18, 2023
We're working with Teach A Kid To Read to get thousands of new books into hands of Seattle children that need it the most. Speedfast LLC a South Seattle phone case design and shipping business has generously donated space for up to 5,000 books.
Food Lifeline, the provider of food to more than 350 food banks, shelters, and meal programs across Western Washington, has also donated space for an additional 5,000 books.
Homer
Date posted:
September 16, 2023
Book a reservation now to dine at Homer restaurant on September 25th. Homer's annual Solidarity Dinner will benefit School Connect WA. 10% of all proceeds will go toward supporting our academic afterschool program and Seattle Literacy Project.
Spikefest
Date posted:
August 19, 2023
Thank you Michael Chang Foundation and Spikefest for designating School Connect WA as this year's beneficiary for the second consecutive year. We are honored to partner with you!