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Alliance for Education Awards – Seattle Public Schools
- Viewlands Elementary Principal Carrie Wheeler and Highland Park Elementary Principal Mary McDaniel won the 2026 Foster Award for Excellence.
- Each principal received a $25,000 grant to support equity, school climate, and student needs.
- Viewlands’ Wheeler expanded multilingual supports and inclusive family engagement.
- Highland Park’s McDaniel strengthened the Extended Resource program and racial equity efforts.
- Superintendent Ben Shuldiner lauded both principals for their contributions to equity and student voice.
- The Foster Award recognizes nominations from the community and progress in equity and achievement.
- The awards ceremony occurred during surprise assemblies at each school.
- Wheeler and McDaniel were recognized for leadership that centers students and families.
- The Foster Award supports flexible funding to better assist students and families.
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