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- Nov 12, 202549 min
A Forensic Analysis of SPS with Vivian Van Gelder, Part 1
In this first installment of our three-part series unpacking Left to Chance: Student Outcomes in Seattle Public Schools (2024), hosts Christie Robertson and Jasmine Pulido sit down with report author Vivian Van Gelder to trace thirty years of reform and turmoil inside Seattle Public Schools. The story begins in 1990 with the Cresap Audit, a state-commissioned report that deemed the district “nearly ungovernable,” and follows the arrival of Major General John Stanford, the charismatic outsider...
- Oct 10, 202516 min
[RE-RELEASE] Joe Mizrahi - D4 Seattle School Board Candidate (incumbent)
Joe Mizrahi is running for Seattle School Board District 4, which covers Queen Anne, Fremont, Belltown, and South Lake Union. His opponent is Laura Marie Rivera. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7. About Joe Mizrahi Secretary Treasurer of UFCW 3000 (represents 60,000 frontline workers)Currently serving as District 4 school board director (appointed)...
- Oct 10, 202518 min
[RE-RELEASE] Janis White - D5 Seattle School Board Candidate
Janis White is running for Seattle School Board District 5, which covers the Central Area, part of the International District, Leschi, Madrona, Capitol Hill, Madison Valley, Madison Park, Montlake, and Eastlake. Her opponent is Vivian Song. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7. About Janis White Lawyer with over 40 years of practiceParent of three kid...
- Oct 10, 202519 min
[RE-RE-RELEASE] Sarah Clark - D2 Seattle School Board Candidate (incumbent)
Sarah Clark is running for Seattle School Board District 2, which covers NW Seattle including Magnolia, Ballard, North Beach, southern Greenwood, and Green Lake. Her opponent is Kathleen Smith. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7. About Sarah Clark Currently serving as District 2 school board director (appointed April 2024, running to retain seat)Dir...
- Oct 10, 202517 min
[RE-RELEASE] Laura Marie Rivera - D4 Seattle School Board Candidate
Laura Marie Rivera is running for Seattle School Board District 4, which covers Queen Anne, Belltown, South Lake Union, Downtown to I-5, Pioneer Square area, and parts of Fremont and Wallingford (including Lincoln High School). Her opponent is Joe Mizrahi. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7. About Laura Marie Rivera Recently completed Doctor of Educ...
- Oct 10, 202512 min
[RE-RELEASE] Kathleen Smith - D2 Seattle School Board Candidate
Kathleen Smith is running for Seattle School Board District 2, which covers Magnolia, Ballard, North Beach, and Green Lake. Her opponent is Sarah Clark. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7. About Kathleen Smith Data scientist at MicrosoftParent of 5-year-old entering kindergarten in SPSComes from family of educatorsAttended public schools, then Annie...
- Oct 10, 202517 min
[RE-RELEASE] Vivian Song - D5 Seattle School Board Candidate
Vivian Song is running for Seattle School Board District 5, which covers Montlake to the Central District, Leschi to Eastlake, Capitol Hill, Madison Valley, and Madison Park. Her opponent is Janis White. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7. About Vivian Song Finance professional and advocate for childrenParent with kids in both Seattle Public Schools...
- Oct 6, 202515 min
Jen LaVallee - D7 Seattle School Board Candidate
Jen LaVallee is running for Seattle School Board District 7, which covers South Seattle (Rainier Beach to Mount Baker, including parts of the International District and First Hill). Her opponent is Carol Rava. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7. About Jen LaVallee Product designer focusing on research, strategy, and designParent of two elementary sc...
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