Featuring:

Peter Donaldson, Board Director, Washington Education Association   
Randy Dorn, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lisa Macfarlane, Director of External Affairs, League of Education Voters
Scott Oki, Founder and Chairman, Oki Developments, Inc.
Moderator: Bob Watt; Board Chair, The Seattle Foundation; Vice Chair, Thrive by Five Washington

With diminishing funds and increasing needs from diverse student populations, the stakes around education have never been higher. The White House is challenging states to “race to the top” to get federal dollars but does Washington State have the right reforms in place? Our state legislature has a constitutional charge to fund basic education, but what is “basic” in the 21st century? Is arts and culture included? What about early learning? What will result from the recent court ruling on fully funding basic education? With so many moving parts, how can citizens take an active role in shaping the future of education in Washington State? Bring your own questions and join us for this important conversation.

Town Hall will provide reduced cost vouchers for parking at the Convention Center.

Thanks to our:

Event co-chairs: Noel Frame, Solynn McCurdy and Dennis Schatz

Contributing sponsor: Antioch University of Seattle

Co-presenting organizations: CityUniversity of Seattle, City Year Seattle/King County, Communities in Schools of Seattle, Communities in Schools of Washington, Leadership Eastside, Leadership Tomorrow, League of Education Voters, Northwest Association for Biomedical Research, Pacific Science Center, Partnership 4 Learning, Thrive by Five Washington, University of Washington College of Education, Washington Policy Center, Washington State PTA, Western Washington University Woodring College of Education and YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish.