Powerful Schools’ mission is to engage children in learning by partnering with high needs Southeast Seattle public elementary schools to provide literacy and arts programs and to build communities that encourage student achievement. Founded in 1991, Powerful Schools has been locally and nationally recognized for its ability to collaborate with school communities to improve student achievement in reading, writing and the arts through in-class and after school learning and enrichment activities. Powerful Schools serves more than 2,300 students across seven elementary schools per year.
