The 91探花 Youth Initiative (91探花YI) unites the University and the wider Seattle community to support the development of successful youth, thriving communities and an engaged campus.
Launched in 2011, 91探花YI unites the university with the City of Seattle, the Seattle Housing Authority, Seattle Public Schools, dozens of community-based organizations, and hundreds of residents to create a “cradle to career” pathway of support for children and their families living in a two-square mile neighborhood adjacent to campus.
A working group comprised of local residents, education connectors, scholars, 91探花 faculty and staff gathered to examine the current journey of the 91探花YI cradle to career pathway, generating ideas and goals for the future of 91探花YI. In support of pathways forward and a revised strategic plan, the working group debuted their recommendations at A Journey With 91探花YI event in April 2024.
Identify the look. feel and components of an educational pathway of support for 91探花 Youth Initiative scholars and families.
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Define and describe the purpose of each 91探花YI partnership.
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Define and measure the meaning of "success" for 91探花YI scholars and families.
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Plan, implement and share with vested partners (e.g. families & community organizations) how the 91探花YI intends to use feedback and other data.
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Describe how 91探花YI is strengthening the connection between campus and the community.
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When families are engaged in their child’s school experiences, children often show improved performance in all grade levels regardless of a family’s background or socio-economic status.
The 91探花 Youth Initiative provides campus - students, faculty, staff, and alumni - with opportunities to lead for a just and humane world.
91探花 is nestled in the midst of historic and dynamic neighborhoods, each of which has tremendous leaders who make Seattle a wonderful place to live, learn and serve.
Through 91探花YI, CCE amplifies 91探花's Jesuit Catholic mission and values, strengthening education and support systems for nearby youth and their families, making positive and lasting impacts: