Mission

The mission of the Africatown Center for Education & Innovation is to cultivate and promote innovative education enhancement and community development solutions focusing on people of African descent.

About Us

History & Background Africatown Center for Education & Innovation (ACEI) was formed in 2013 by a group of concerned parents, veteran educators and community stakeholders to address the growing educational crisis of African American students within the Seattle Public School District. ACEI has developed a concerted effort to change the trajectory of African American students by providing a culturally responsive learning community that fosters hope, resilience, and academic achievement.

Mission

The mission of the Africatown Center for Education & Innovation is to cultivate and promote innovative education enhancement and community development solutions focusing on people of African descent.

Vision

We envision a vibrant community of lifelong learners whose creativity, ingenuity, and 21st Century problem solving skills have a positive impact on Seattle and the global community.

Core Values

• Culturally Relevant Education
• Self Determination & Self-Sufficiency
• 21st Century Global Literacy Skills
• Creativity, Ingenuity, and Innovation
• Resiliency
• Science and Math Proficiency
• College and Career Readiness
• Lifelong Skill Based Learning