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“WTH is Up with the Seattle School District?”
10/25/20241:16:37
Declining enrollments. Unsustainable contracts. Big budget deficits. Academic stagnation. The elimination of the district’s gifted and talented program. Accusations of a lack of transparency. All topped off by a proposal to close up to 21 schools has sparked growing backlash. What is going on with the Seattle school system, and how did we get into this mess? Join three former Seattle school board members who will share their insights into the current troubles and how we get on a better path.
Speakers:
Sandeep Kaushik, Political Consultant Sound View Strategies
Michael DeBell, Former School Board Member Seattle Schools
Dr. Stephan Blanford, Former School Board Member Seattle Schools
Vivian Song, Former School Board Member Seattle Schools
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