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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 29 MIN

Patrons-First Podcast: Local, State, and National Education Concerns with Dr. Stephan Blanford!

from Seattle News, Views, and Brews · host Brian Callanan

With Seattle Public Schools seeking a new superintendent, and with four of the seven School Board Director positions up for election this fall, what challenges are ahead for a new set of local leaders on education? Are school closures still a possibility in Seattle? Plus, with state early learning programs getting delayed or cut, and with federal funding for schools in jeopardy, what's next for the 1.1 million K-12 students in the state of Washington? Former Seattle School Board Director Stephan Blanford, now the Executive Director of Children's Alliance (a non-profit advocacy organization) breaks down these issues and more with host Brian Callanan of The Seattle Channel. Want to get this content before anyone else? Support the show here on Patreon!

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With Seattle Public Schools seeking a new superintendent, and with four of the seven School Board Director positions up for election this fall, what challenges are ahead for a new set of local leaders on education? Are school closures still a possibility in Seattle? Plus, with state early learning programs getting delayed or cut, and with federal funding for schools in jeopardy, what's next for the 1.1 million K-12 students in the state of Washington? Former Seattle School Board Director Step...

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