September: Attendance Awareness Month

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

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. ...
Head Start Funding – An Update

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...