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
The Washington School Counselor Association on Strategies for a Successful Start to the School Year
The start of a new school year brings excitement, hope, and fresh opportunities — but it can also be overwhelming. How can we ensure every student in Washington feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive?
In this webinar, Lauren Mendez, Chief Executive Officer of the Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA), and a panel of award-winning school counselors from across the state share proven strategies to build strong relationships, foster belonging, and set the tone for a successful academic year. Also, students share what they see as important for staff to consider in starting off their school year.
Meet the Panelists:
- Angel Joshi, a senior at Southridge High School in the Kennewick School District and a member of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)
- CC Humble, a junior at Kentlake High School in the Kent School District and a member of AWSL
- Jack Farrell, a senior at Inglemoor High School in the Northshore School District and a member of AWSL and President of the Washington Youth Alliance
- Daisy Conway, a junior at Mountain View High School in Evergreen Public Schools and a member of AWSL
- Stefa Chow, Washington 2025 School Counselor of the Year and School Counselor for Multilingual Learners & Flex Students at Juanita High School in the Lake Washington School District
- Fondra Magee, 2024 WSCA School Counselor of the Year and Elementary School Counselor at Stevens Elementary in Spokane Public Schools
- Tabatha Copeland, High School Counselor and College/Career Counselor at Spokane International Academy
Moderated by Arik Korman, CEO of League of Education Voters.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or school leader, this session will equip you with tools to help students feel seen, heard, and empowered from day one.
Watch Now (captioning is available in English, Spanish, and Somali)
Upcoming LEVinar
From Promise to Progress: Revisiting Educational Opportunity Gaps in Washington state
In 2008, landmark studies conducted by the Commission on African American Affairs (CAAA), the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), and the Commission on Hispanic Affairs (CHA) laid the foundation for the creation of OSPI’s Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC). Since then, the EOGOAC has played a pivotal role in addressing systemic inequities in Washington’s education system.
Now, nearly two decades later, the Washington state Legislature tasked these same commissions with conducting a follow-up study to assess progress and identify persistent and emerging gaps. This free webinar will provide historical context, share the intent and scope of the current study, and outline what’s ahead after the commissions released their findings this past June.
Join María Á. Sigüenza (CHA), Ed Prince (CAAA), and Nam Nguyen (CAPAA) for a conversation about the legacy of the 2008 reports, the evolution of educational equity efforts, and the importance of the most up-to-date research to inform future policy and community action.
Moderated by Arik Korman, CEO of League of Education Voters.
Spanish interpretation and English closed captioning will be available.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Register Now
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