The SEED Foundation (also often referred to as the SEED Schools) is a 501(c)(3) organization, established in 1997 to provide boarding school college-preparatory educational opportunities to underserved students.SEED Foundation History (organization website)Andrew Carr Moral imperative August 5, 2010 Post Journal
In 2002, the SEED School of DC received a $100,000 grant from Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network for the construction of new dormitory facilities.The SEED Public Charter School . The Angel Network, 2002 In 2010, the SEED schools were featured on 60 MinutesHow the SEED School Is Changing Lives. CBS's 60 Minutes and the Washington, D.C. school is featured in the 2010 documentary film Waiting for "Superman".The Children of Waiting For "Superman". The Oprah Winfrey Show, September 20, 2010
Schools The SEED schools are boarding schools serving disadvantaged students located in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Miami. The schools integrate "a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program, which teaches life skills and provides a safe and secure environment."SEED School (Washington, DC). Harvard University Service Break Profile The students live in campus dormitories during the week in order to provide students with a uniform residential experience.Hope in the Unseen. New York Times, May 25, 2008
Washington, D.C. The SEED School in Washington, D.C., opened in 1998, has an enrollment of 320 students from sixth through twelfth grades. The school serves students from across Washington, D.C. The majority of SEED students live in the Southeast Washington, D.C. neighborhood.
The D.C. school has been called successful with "91 percent of ninth graders go on to graduate and 96 percent of graduating seniors are accepted to four-year colleges". The SEED school in Washington D.C. was visited by U.S. president Barack Obama in April 2009, where the president also hosted a bill signing ceremony to enact a national service act.Obama Visits SEED School, Signs National Service Act. Washington Post, April 22, 2009 The school was also visited by Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Royal Couple Find Friends at White House and a School. New York Times, November 3, 2005
Maryland The SEED School of Maryland, opened in August 2008, draws students from across the state. The school currently has an enrollment of 400 students from sixth through twelfth grades. The school's first class of seniors graduated in May 2015.Grand Opening Planned For Md. SEED School. WJZ, Oct 15, 2008 The school is located at 200 Font Hill, Baltimore, Maryland ()
SEED Maryland includes boarding facilities. The State of Maryland classifies it as a public school.
Miami The SEED School of Miami opened in August 2014 on the Florida Memorial University (FMU) campus in Miami Gardens; FMU is within the former Opa-locka North census-designated place. - Pages 1 and 2 - The CDP was no longer in effect once Miami Gardens incorporated as a city. It serves 97 sixth- and seventh-graders from all over South Florida.
Other schools SEED has announced plans to expand with additional schools in other U.S. cities.MARY BRUCE Taking a Chance; Public Boarding School Reaps Great Success. ABC News, June 9, 2010
Lad Lake met with SEED Foundation officials when they were planning their own charter school.Lad Lake wants boarding school Milwaukee Business Journal, July 26, 2010
References
The Inner-City Prep School Experience. New York Times Magazine, September 25, 2009 America's Most Amazing Schools #8 - SEED Schools. Ladies Home Journal THE SCHOOL ISSUE: HIGH SCHOOL; A Different Kind of Prep School. New York Times Magazine, September 27, 2009
SEED School gains with $100,000. Washington Times, December 1, 2005 SEED's Harvest. Washington Post, June 30, 2004 Planting a Seed at D.C. School. Roll Call, November 7, 1997
External links The SEED Foundation (website)