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Education Committee

The LWVSKC Education Committee primarily follows issues related to K-12 education. However, early childhood education opportunities and daycare issues deeply impact the well-being of the K-12 students and cannot be ignored, along with opportunities for all youth to engage in activities that contribute to their well-being. Due to the number of school districts within King County and many issues facing public education and support for families and students, those with ideas and who are willing to work on presentations and programs will be supported by the committee.

The public is invited to attend and participate in our meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM. See the calendar for details or contact Committee Chair Joanna Cullen or call the League office at (206) 329-4848 for more information.

Updates


During the past year we hosted the following conversations. 
  • The Campaign for Seattle's Education and Early Learning Levy presented and answered questions at our October 2025 meeting. 
  • Bellevue Schools Superintendent Kelly Aramaki led a discussion on proposals to reform Washington state's education funding in March 10. He has been active with a state-wide group.  Let's learn from each other.
  • LWVWA Education Advocacy Chair Karen Tvedt  was our guest in April 2026 on the 2025-26 legislative session. What happened?  What did we learn? 2026 Legislative Session

Claiming The Power of The Classroom

April 7, 2022


At this forum we explored the current challenges facing teachers and how we can support them.


— Emilie Hard, Director of Equity, Tahoma Schools, moderated our discussion.

— Teddi Beam-Conroy, Ph.D., Director, Elementary Teacher Education, University of Washington

— Shajaira López, Ed.D., Director of Secondary Language Learning, Highline Public Schools│Language Learning Dept.

— Jennifer Matter, President of Seattle Education Association

— Toni O’Neal M.Ed., Professional Growth and Educator Support (PGES), Consulting Teacher, Human Resources, Seattle Schools

— Mike Simmons, Director of Talent Management, Seattle Schools


Learn more and find a list of resources in The Voter.

Share you responses to our discussion questions.

Carving Paths to Success After High School: What Will It Take to Keep the Promise?

April 1, 2021


A forum exploring the vision and the challenges of providing free community college, first to Seattle residents, expanding to King County, and then statewide. Panelists addressed the Seattle Promise, ST3 funding, progress to date, and the Washington College Promise legislation. What are the experiences of those working to bring this promise to fruition?