League of Education Voters Communications Director Arik Korman asked current and former Regional Teachers of the Year about their teaching philosophy, their greatest accomplishment in the classroom, and how they would prioritize education spending in Wash

Greetings Chris Korsmo, CEO Now that the election is officially in the rear window, we can focus on creating better opportunities for each of our kids to succeed. Join our free Lunchtime LEVinar December 20th to learn what we can expect in the upcoming le

League of Education Voters Communications Director Arik Korman enjoyed a wonderful conversation with Rep. Ruth Kagi (D-32) about the politics of early learning, the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Children and Families, and why she decided to

Greetings Chris Korsmo, CEO Fall is definitely upon us. Our kids are back in school, the M’s season (sadly) is over, and football is well under way. It’s hard to believe that the election happens a short five weeks from today. I feel like the

The League of Education Voters interviewed both candidates for Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Listen to Erin Jones HERE Listen to Chris Reykdal HERE Note: The League of Education Voters did not promote or endorse either cand

LEV Communications Director Arik Korman interviews University of Pennsylvania Psychologist Angela Duckworth about her new book, GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.  Dr. Duckworth talks about how grit cuts across cultures, how it can impact educ

Editor’s note: Please scroll to the bottom of the post to listen to the podcast. As we delve deeper into the issue of student discipline in schools, one thing has become increasingly clear — students succeed when they come from a learning environm

Ruth Anderson, chair of the Tacoma Literacy Council, is on two missions: 1) teach the 20 – 25% of adults who can't read how to read and 2) be a spokesperson for that silent segment of people who cannot read and write. Ruth says, “I don't think t

California parents with children in public charter schools shared their stories during a conference call today of how these schools have impacted their lives. Listen to the podcast or browse the transcript. (Note: This is a rough transcript of the conver

Thea Alongi is the mother of a 14-year-old daughter in Tacoma Public Schools and the Treasurer of the Tacoma Council PTA. Concerned about her daughter's lack of progress in math, Thea is taking her daughter to extra tutoring in the subject. She discusses