We will soon be celebrating our 60th anniversary of supporting students in Washington State. So much has changed over the last six decades but InvestED remains focused on supporting some of the most vulnerable students in our schools. We have helped nearly 600,000 students over the last three years as the pandemic resulted in closed schools and a shift to remote learning. InvestED adapted to the changes and ramped up our support.
We were founded on a small act of kindness when our founder saw a student without a coat on a cold morning. He could never imagine the challenges we’ve faced in the last few years but he laid the foundation for us to collectively support our students so they can thrive.
There are about 1.1 million students attending public schools in Washington. We focus on our efforts on the 500,000 students who live at or below the federal poverty level. Our goal is to make sure all students have what they need to succeed in school and life.
The worst of the pandemic is behind us but the impact on students is being clearly felt in schools across the state. Students are struggling from academic losses that occurred while schools were closed. Remote learning worked for some students but not all of them. Connectivity remained an issue for many families after offers for free internet expired. Students also suffered from the isolation of not being able to be in their schools with their peers. We are stepping up to support academic recovery and emotional support for students who have returned to their classrooms. The need for InvestED has never been greater.
That’s why we need your support. No gift is too small. Join us and help change the life of a student.
