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

Nothing About Us Without Us: Native Students on Education, Identity, and Belonging

Native students bring invaluable knowledge, insight, and leadership to conversations about the future of education. In this webinar, Native American students from River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools share their experiences navigating school, culture, identity, and opportunity.

Together, they discuss:

  • What effective Native Studies programs look like
  • How teachers can better support Native students beginning immediately
  • Why Native-focused and culturally responsive specialty programs matter
  • What school and district leaders should know about Native student experiences
  • What policymakers across Washington state should hear directly from Native youth
  • The questions adults should be asking students before making decisions on their behalf

This conversation is an opportunity to learn from Native students as experts in their own educational experiences and to explore how schools can become more responsive, inclusive, and empowering places for Native youth.

Panelists:

  • Logan Hicks, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools, 2nd-year Native Studies student, and a member of the Nisqually Tribe
  • Elliana Wear, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools and 2nd-year Native Studies student
  • Y’lani Faria, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools and 2nd-year Native Studies student
  • Scarlett Winnie, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools and 1st-year Native Studies student
  • Kenai Bruner, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools, 2nd-year Native Studies student, and a member of the Shasta Tribe
  • Anaysha Leclair, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools and 1st-year Native Studies student
  • Alex Miranda-Ledesma, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools and 1st-year Native Studies student
  • James Valencia, a sophomore at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools, 2nd-year Native Studies student, and a member of the Nisqually Tribe
  • Jerad Koepp, North Thurston Public Schools Native Student Program Specialist and the 2022 Washington state Teacher of the Year
  • Alison McCartan, a Native Studies teacher at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools

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

Watch Now (captioning is available)

 

Upcoming LEVinar

The Washington State Board of Education’s FutureReady Initiative

We will learn about the Washington State Board of Education’s FutureReady Initiative, which has been in the works since last year, when the State Board assembled a task force composed of leaders from across the government, community organizations and businesses. The group was charged with rethinking whether Washington’s requirements still reflect the knowledge and skills students need as increasing numbers of jobs require education or training beyond high school.

Moderated by League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman.

Spanish interpretation and captioning in English will be available.

Friday, December 4, 2026
12:30 – 1:30 pm

Registration Link Coming Soon

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