For 30 years, the Alliance has been supporting Seattle students, families, and educators.
In 1995, the Alliance for Education was formed through a merger of three education-related organizations with similar goals. The objective of this new organization was to serve as a convener of community leadership, and a conduit for directing private resources – both dollars and expertise – toward critical needs in Seattle Public Schools. Since then, the Alliance has raised and invested $200 million into Seattle Public Schools, and we remain dedicated to supporting and improving public education in Seattle.
1995
The Alliance for Education was established by the merging of three organizations: Seattle Alliance for Education, Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and Partners in Public Education (PIPE).
1996
The “Every Child a Reader” program and the Principal Leadership Institute launched.
2003
“Community dialogues” engaged more than 7,000 citizens on school issues.
2005
The Alliance released a strategic plan with a focus on literacy and effective teaching.
2008
The Alliance raised $7 million to support implementation of SPS’ new strategic plan.
2010
Our Schools Coalition was formed, leading to key teacher contract reforms.
2011
The Seattle College Access Network was formed, which enrolled all eligible eighth graders in the Washington State College Bound Scholarship.
2012
The Seattle Teacher Residency (STR) was launched.
2013
The first Seattle Teacher Residency cohort was created.
2014
The Seattle Teacher Residency added a Special Education Pathway.
2014
The Alliance released a new strategic plan with a focus on fostering leadership at Seattle Public Schools.
2018
The Alliance refocused their mission, centering on racial equity and educational justice.
2018
The Right Now Needs Fund (RNNF) was launched in partnership with Amazon.
2019
The Office of African American Male Achievement (AAMA) was launched in Seattle Public Schools with funding generated by the Alliance.
2020
The Education Equity Fund was launched, refocusing our efforts to support students through the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
The Alliance celebrated 25 years of investing in equity for Seattle students.
2022
The Seattle Teacher Residency (STR) program celebrated 10 years.
2023
The Alliance launched two funds for supporting the Seattle Teacher Residency community: the Classroom Resource Fund and the STR Emergency Fund.
2024
The Right Now Needs Fund celebrated 5 years of providing resources to address immediate, basic needs for students.
2025
The Alliance celebrates our Pearl Anniversary and 30 years of partnership and progress for Seattle Public Schools.