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

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 webinar provides historical context, shares the intent and scope of the current study, and outlines 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.

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

 

Upcoming LEVinar

School-Led Strategies to Help Washington Students Complete Financial Aid Applications

Students from the University of Washington, Tacoma

Join us for a free statewide webinar spotlighting effective practices from Washington high schools that are leading the way in helping students complete financial aid applications. In alignment with Governor Bob Ferguson’s Washington Completes FAFSA Executive Order, this event will feature:

  • High schools sharing innovative, equity-driven strategies to boost FAFSA/WASFA completion
  • Student voices from across the state offering feedback on what works—and what doesn’t, and
  • Remarks from Governor Ferguson on the importance of financial aid access and his vision for the statewide campaign

Whether you’re a student, school leader, counselor, educator, or community partner, this webinar will provide actionable insights and inspiration to help more students access the financial aid they deserve.

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

Spanish interpretation and English closed captioning will be available.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 pm

Register Now

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