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Discovering the Voice of the Latino Community on the Eastside
Eastside Pathways works to support every child from cradle to career and give youth opportunities and resources to find success. Drawing on community partners with similar missions and purposes, Eastside Pathways amplifies each organization’s individual effect through...
Rise Up: Education Excellence for Every Child
The 7th Annual StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network Convening took place in Memphis, Tennessee, from September 20-22. There were nearly 400 educators, elected officials, community leaders, business executives, nonprofit professionals, and policymakers gathered...
Partner Spotlight: Eastside Baby Corner
Eastside Baby Corner (EBC) is more than an agency serving the Eastside community. It is a steward for the needs of babies that would otherwise begin life without adequate food, supplies, and equipment for a strong start in life. EBC was founded in 1990 in a dining...
Partner Voices: Reaching Within, Reaching Out
“I believe that if every kid born on the Eastside has a system wrapped around them to support them as they grow up, our community would be so much healthier. Every player involved in a kid’s life – parents, educators, counselors, schools, organizations – must play...
King County Housing Authority: Recognized for Outstanding Work on Chronic Absenteeism
In late September, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) commended 12 Public Housing Agencies across the country for their work in raising awareness about chronic absenteeism and the importance of daily school attendance. The recognition is part of a national...
September: Attendance Awareness Month
September means back to school for many children, youth, and families. Yet for schools it is not only about welcoming students but also making sure that they are in school and in classes. Chronic absenteeism is not a local or regional problem; it is a national one....
Partner Spotlight: Athletes for Kids
An organization like Athletes for Kids, a youth mentoring program, plays an important role in the Bellevue community. Athletes for Kids matches children who have disabilities with high school athletes to learn from each other and positively impact each other’s lives. ...
Partner Voices: Building Blocks of Success
The Bellevue School District (BSD) is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse school districts in King County. Over 20,000 students, who between them speak more than 80 languages, are provided with “an exemplary college preparatory education so they can succeed in...
Head Start Funding – An Update
Without the benefit of quality early learning young children face the reality of entering kindergarten not ready. The recent elimination of funding for all 151 preschool slots the Bellevue School district served through Head Start funding was a devastating hit to our...