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Road Map Project & Race to the Top Tukwila School District. What is The Road Map Project ?. The “Road Map Project” is a collective impact initiative aimed at getting dramatic improvement in student achievement – cradle through college/career in South Seattle and South King County.
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Road Map Project & Race to the Top Tukwila School District
What is The Road Map Project? The “Road Map Project” is a collective impact initiative aimed at getting dramatic improvement in student achievement – cradle through college/career in South Seattle and South King County.
RoadMap Project Goal The Road Map Project goal is to double the number of students in South King County and South Seattle who are on track to graduate from college or earn a career credential by 2020. We are committed to nothing less than closing the unacceptable achievement gaps for low-income students and children of color, and increasing achievement for all students from cradle to college and career.
Race to the Top Grant Overview • In 2012, South King County communities came together to apply for Race to the Top in support of the Road Map Project. • $40 million grant over four years from U.S. Department of Education • Focus is personalized learning in service of the Road Map Project goals:
Grant Overview • 7 school districts (Auburn, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, Seattle, Tukwila) • 264 schools • 86 high-need schools • More than 147,000 students • Nearly 11,000 educators • An MOU was signed by all superintendents, teachers unionpresidents and school board presidents as part of the grant application • An Executive Committee oversees the grant
Priority Focus for RTT: High-Need Schools We have high-need schools all across the region, serving the most low-income students.
Grant Overview: Investments • All Schools Across the Region • 61% students of color • 53% FRPL • 14% ELL • High-Need Schools • 83% students of color • 78% FRPL • 26% ELL
Our Ask • Stay a Strong Supporter! • Stay informed • Project information on http://roadmapracetothetop.org/ • Bi-weekly updates sent to districts leads • Help us share the great news about how kids and families are being helped by the Road Map Project & Race to the Top