Testing Education: Are we ready for the new school year?

Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by providing programs that bridge politics, sectors and generations to inform and engage residents and community leaders.

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Civic Cocktail offers a lively look at big events and important issues facing the Puget Sound region. Sepetmber's event is on-line only.

<h3></h3><h3>Description: </h3><p>Are we ready for the new school year? As students and teachers return to class, they face enormous challenges. From safety to achievement gaps to teacher shortages, and the ongoing pandemic impacts, there is no part of our education system that won’t be tested. Big challenges require bold thinking. We sit down with three leaders who know exactly what's at stake to talk about how we can address these challenges. </p><p> </p><h3>Panelists</h3><ul><li><strong>Dr. Joshua Garcia, Tacoma Public Schools Superintendent</strong></li><li><strong>Brooke Brown, Washington State Teacher of the Year, 2021</strong></li><li><strong>Pavan Venkatakrishnan, Student Representative for Washington State Board of Education</strong></li></ul><h3>Moderator</h3><ul><li><a href="https://moniguzman.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mónica Guzmán</strong></a><strong>, Journalist and Author</strong></li></ul><h3>About Civic Cocktail</h3><p><a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/our-programs/civic-cocktail-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Civic Cocktail</a> <strong>connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region.</strong> Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be <strong>friendly, fun, and fascinating.</strong> Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our <a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/dialogue-across-differences/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dialogue Across Differences</a> initiative. </p><h3>More Event Information</h3><ul><li>This event is  only available virtually on-line. (it will be filmed for  both livestream and recording).</li><li>The panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm and ends at approximately 7:45 pm</li><li>Attendees will be able to submit questions  via their smartphones and computers during the event.</li></ul><h3>About Seattle CityClub</h3><p><a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Seattle CityClub</a> is a 40-year-old nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives. </p><h3>About Crosscut</h3><p><a href="https://crosscut.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crosscut.com</a> is a nonprofit, publicly supported newsroom. It is part of Cascade Public Media, which also owns and operates KCTS 9, Seattle's PBS station. Cascade Public Media serves the Pacific Northwest and its mission is to inspire a smarter world by committing to exceptional public television programming and local public interest journalism.</p><h3>Special thanks to Civic Cocktail's Title Partner:</h3>

<h3>Thank you to our Civic Cocktail Supporting Partner</h3>

<h3>The Kerry and Linda Killinger Foundation</h3>

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