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Putting Students First

Putting Students First

Written by: League of Education Voters
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In this League of Education Voters podcast, we interview students, policymakers, partners, and thought leaders to spotlight education policies, research, and practices so that together we can create learning environments where every Washington student feels safe, supported, and a positive sense of belonging.Copyright League of Education Voters Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Ben Shuldiner, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools

    Ben Shuldiner, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools
    May 29 2026
    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman interviews Ben Shuldiner, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. Ben discusses what drives him, how he measures success for his priorities, what his strategy is for closing longstanding opportunity gaps, how he is implementing student and family engagement, what worked and what didn't work in his personal education journey, and how he would change Washington state's education system if he were in charge and there were no budgetary constraints.
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    32 mins
  • Michelle Whitney, the 2026 Washington state Superintendent of the Year

    Michelle Whitney, the 2026 Washington state Superintendent of the Year
    Jan 25 2026
    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman interviews Michelle Whitney, the 2026 Washington state Superintendent of the Year, who has served as Superintendent of the Pasco School District for the past 10 years. Michelle discusses what makes Pasco's dual language, highly capable, and career technical education (CTE) programs special, what worked and what didn't work in her personal education journey, and how she would change Washington's education system if she were in charge and there were no budgetary constraints.
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    32 mins
  • Gabriela Whitemarsh, the 2026 Washington state Teacher of the Year

    Gabriela Whitemarsh, the 2026 Washington state Teacher of the Year
    Dec 19 2025
    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman interviews Gabriela Whitemarsh, the 2026 Washington state Teacher of the Year, who teaches Bilingual Math at Pasco High School in the Pasco School District.

    Gabriela discusses how her bilingual math program came to be, what outcomes and barriers she has seen for her program, what worked and what didn't work in her personal education journey, and how she would change Washington's education system if she were in charge and there were no budgetary constraints.
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    26 mins
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