Mayor Bowser Announces Nearly $5 Million Grant to Support District’s Early Learning System
December 4, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a nearly $5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support the District of Columbia’s early learning system. The grant will help the District expand access to high-quality early learning programs, improve data collection and analysis, and strengthen the early learning workforce.
“We know that investing in early learning is one of the smartest things we can do for our children and our city,” said Mayor Bowser. “This grant will help us build a more equitable and inclusive early learning system that gives all children the opportunity to succeed.”
The grant will be used to fund a variety of initiatives, including:
- Expanding access to high-quality early learning programs for children from birth to age 5, with a focus on serving children from low-income families and children with disabilities.
- Improving data collection and analysis to better track the progress of children in early learning programs and identify areas for improvement.
- Strengthening the early learning workforce by providing professional development opportunities and supporting the recruitment and retention of high-quality early learning teachers.
“The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is committed to supporting early learning systems that give all children the opportunity to thrive,” said La June Montgomery Tabron, president and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. “We are proud to partner with the District of Columbia to build a stronger early learning system that will benefit all children and families in the city.”
The grant is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s $100 million commitment to supporting early learning systems across the country. The foundation has a long history of investing in early learning, and its support has helped to improve the quality of early learning programs and increase access to early learning for children from low-income families.
The District of Columbia is committed to building a high-quality early learning system that gives all children the opportunity to succeed. The grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will help the District continue to make progress towards this goal.
For more information about the grant, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 724-4250.
About the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is a philanthropic organization that works to improve the lives of children and families. The foundation was established in 1930 by Will Keith Kellogg, the founder of the Kellogg Company. The foundation’s mission is to help children and families thrive by investing in early learning, supporting families and communities, and improving health. For more information about the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, please visit www.wkkf.org.
About the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education
The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the state education agency for the District of Columbia. OSSE is responsible for overseeing all aspects of public education in the District, including early childhood education, K-12 education, and adult education. OSSE’s mission is to ensure that all students in the District of Columbia have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. For more information about OSSE, please visit www.osse.dc.gov.
Mayor Bowser Announces Nearly $5 Million Grant to Support District’s Early Learning System
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