Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today?
Yes, I want to support My MLTnews!
The Washington State Debate Coalition hosted a debate for superintendent for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) at the Edmonds Center for the Arts Thursday night, and the video of the event is now available for watching below.
Featuring incumbent Chris Reykdal and challenger David Olson, the debate was moderated by John Hopperstad, FOX 13; Sami West, KUOW and Venice Buhain, Cascade PBS.
The Washington State Debate Coalition was founded in 2016 by Seattle CityClub.
The general election is Nov. 5.
The fact remains Reykdahl has continued the decline in key student proficiencies during his tenure. The state is spending more than most schools in the nation so it’s not about having enough money, it’s about how the money is being spent. We need a new OSPI director to change the course that is failing our kids and our society, especially as this statewide school crisis looms.