Meet the new Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools

Thank you for being part of the League of Education Voters (LEV) community!

In case you did not see our new strategic plan for 2026-2030, you can read it here.

Also, we recently sat down with Ben Shuldiner, the new Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. In the latest episode of our Putting Students First podcast, Superintendent Shuldiner addresses a variety of topics ranging from engaging students and families to closing longstanding opportunity gaps. You can listen here.

 

Read more about our work below.

 

Upcoming LEVinar: Washington state Teachers of the Year on Supporting Students to be Future-Ready

In our free webinar on Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 pm, Washington state Teachers of the Year will explore what it truly means to prepare students for an uncertain, rapidly changing future — and how today’s classrooms can rise to that challenge. Hear candid reflections from classrooms and communities about the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons that shaped the year. Then, listen directly to students from across the state as they share what’s working, what’s missing, and what they need to thrive.

Panelists (more to come):

  • Gabriela Whitemarsh, the 2026 Washington state Teacher of the Year and Bilingual Mathematics Teacher at Pasco High School in the Pasco School District
  • Jerad Koepp, the 2022 Washington state Teacher of the Year and Native Student Program Specialist at North Thurston Public Schools
  • Brooke Brown, the 2021 Washington state Teacher of the Year and Instructional Equity Specialist in the Franklin Pierce School District
  • Amy Campbell, the 2020 Washington state Teacher of the Year, Special Education Teacher at Woodburn Elementary School in the Camas School District, and Board Member of the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board
 

LEV's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Logic Model

The League of Education Voters Foundation’s logic model is a roadmap for how our work drives systems change across Washington’s education landscape.

It translates our 2026–2030 strategic plan into a practical framework — connecting what we do every day to near-term outcomes and long-term impact for students, families, and communities.

 

LEVinar Recording: Artificial Intelligence in Education

In this webinar, we spotlight how Artificial Intelligence is now being used in the classroom, explore which guardrails must be in place to protect students and families, and discuss skills students will need to be ready for the workforce.

Panelists:

  • Sinan Farawila, a junior at Hanford High School in the Richland School District and a member of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)
  • Liana Jennings, a senior at Henry M. Jackson High School in the Everett School District and a member of AWSL
  • Katelyn Cockrum, a senior at Monroe High School in the Monroe School District and a member of AWSL
  • Camille Jones, Digital Education Coach at the Quincy School District and the 2017 Washington state Teacher of the Year
  • Babak Mostaghimi, Founding Partner at LearnerStudio
  • Bree Dusseault, Principal and Managing Director at the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE)
  • Dr. Min Sun, a professor at the University of Washington College of Education and Co-Founder of Colleague AI
  • Jolenta Coleman-Bush, Director of Education, Workforce, and AI Skills at Microsoft Philanthropies
 

We truly appreciate all you do for Washington students, families, and educators. Each one of us has the right to feel safe and valued. We hope you and your family stay well.

Sincerely,
Arik


Arik Korman | CEO
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