Learn How Washington Students Use Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

Upcoming LEVinar: How Washington Students Use Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

In our free webinar next Thursday, May 22nd at 12:30 pm, a panel of students from across the state will share their experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and what they would like to see in the future. We will also learn about new research on AI in education from Dr. Min Sun at the University of Washington.

Panelists include:

• Paree Raval, a junior at Sammamish High School in the Bellevue School District and a 1st-year member of the Washington state Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC)
• Mayah Stewart, a senior at Montesano High School in the Montesano School District and a 2nd-year member of the Washington state Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC)
• Ananya Swaminathan, a junior at Redmond High School in the Lake Washington School District and a 1st-year member of the Washington state Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC)
• Lilah Wakefield, a freshman at Bainbridge Island High School in the Bainbridge Island School District and a 1st-year member of the Washington state Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC)
• Dr. Min Sun, Professor at the University of Washington College of Education who specializes in teacher learning and artificial intelligence/machine learning research

Make Your Voice Count: Share What Makes an Excellent School (and Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card!)

Excellent Schools Washington, a partner of League of Education Voters, wants to hear from you! Your input will help shape a new statewide school directory designed to give families the information they need to choose the best school for their child. Take a few minutes to share what you think makes a school excellent — and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift card. 

Take the survey here.

Excellent Schools Washington is a new non-profit organization focused on ensuring every student in Washington has access to an excellent education. Learn more about their work, grant opportunities, and opportunities for collaboration at their website here.

Upcoming LEVinar: Superintendents from Across Washington state on Best Practices, Data, and Challenges

In our free webinar on Thursday, June 5 at 12:30 pm, we have assembled a panel of superintendents from across Washington state who will share how they are supporting academic preparedness, student social-emotional and physical well-being, and college and career knowledge, what data they are monitoring to determine whether their strategies are effective, and what challenges they see on the horizon.

Panelists to date include:

• Dr. Christopher Nesmith, Elma School District
• Dr. Concie Pedroza, Tukwila School District
• Dr. Susana Reyes, Shoreline Public Schools

LEVinar Recording: 2025 Legislative Session Recap – What Washington Students Got and Next Steps

To wrap up the 2025 Legislative Session, League of Education Voters (LEV) Chief Policy Officer Jacob Vela, government relations consultant Carey Morris, and LEV partners provide an overview of what happened in Olympia.

In this webinar, they also share what we can do to prepare for the upcoming session in 2026.

In addition to Jacob and Carey, panelists include:

• Abby Hill, a sophomore at Spokane Valley Tech STEM Academy in the Central Valley School District and a member of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)
• Ruben Flores, Executive Director at the Washington State Council of Presidents
• Eli Taylor Goss, Executive Director at the Washington State Budget & Policy Center
• Ramona Hattendorf, Director of Public Policy and Civic Engagement at The Arc of King County
• Jonathan Teeters, Policy Director at Empire Health Foundation
• Katy Warren, Deputy Director at Washington State Association of Head Start & ECEAP
• Jessica Winston, Policy and Advocacy Manager at School’s Out Washington