Lunchtime LEVinars

Welcome to Lunchtime LEVinars, free, interactive, online webinars on important and timely issues hosted by the League of Education Voters (LEV). These lunchtime webinars are designed to share information and build knowledge about the issues at the core of LEV’s policy priorities.

LEV will host each 30 to 60-minute webinar, which will include a 20–30 minute presentation by an expert from the field and 10 minutes of Q&A. Each webinar will be recorded and archived on our website.

 

Most Recent LEVinar

FutureReady: Modernizing Washington’s High School Diploma for a Changing World

Is Washington’s high school diploma preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world?

Throughout 2025, the Washington State Board of Education has been exploring this question through FutureReady, a statewide effort to modernize high school graduation requirements.

In this webinar, members of the State Board and FutureReady partners share what they’ve learned so far from students, families, educators, and community organizations across Washington. Together, they cover:

  • How FutureReady is identifying the academic knowledge and real-world skills students need to succeed in today’s world.
  • Where Washington’s current graduation framework falls short in meeting students’ needs, and how it can be made easier to navigate and more meaningful for every student.
  • The work ahead as the Board develops its proposal for the legislature’s 2027 session.
  • How the public can engage in the process and provide input.

Meet the Panelists:

  • Abby Wu, a senior at Pullman High School in the Pullman School District and a Student Board Member, Washington State Board of Education
  • Jen Chong Jewell, Board Member, Washington State Board of Education
  • Nicol Walsh, FutureReady Task Force member and Communications Specialist at PAVE – Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment
  • Alissa Muller, Director of Policy, Washington State Board of Education
  • Arielle Matthews, Associate Director of Policy, Washington State Board of Education

Moderated by Arik Korman, CEO of League of Education Voters.

Watch Now (captioning is available in English, Spanish, and Somali)

 

Upcoming LEVinar

What to Expect in the 2026 Washington state Legislative Session

The budget deficits Washington state is facing, in addition to the uncertainty of federal funding in the coming years, could devastate many programs and services critical to the well-being of our students. In the 2026 legislative session, we must prioritize student needs by ensuring equitable access to essential school supports, such as mental health resources, special education services, and postsecondary opportunities. Students of color, students with disabilities, students gaining English proficiency, students experiencing homelessness, and others historically marginalized by school systems face the greatest risks and bear the deepest burdens of inequities caused by funding shortfalls.

In this free webinar, League of Education Voters Chief Policy Officer Jacob Vela and government relations consultant Carey Morris, along with LEV partners, will give an overview of the 2026 legislative landscape, outline our priorities for the 2026 legislative session, and answer your questions.

Meet the Panelists:

Moderated by Arik Korman, CEO of League of Education Voters.

Spanish interpretation and English closed captioning will be available.

Thursday, January 8, 2026
12:30 – 1:30 pm

Register Now

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