Public Affairs Videos

For the last few years, Seattle Public Schools has been in turmoil, plagued with scandal and a board that has described itself as dysfunctional. Five candidates are running for three positions on the Seattle School Board. What kind of leadership does the board need, and which candidates are most qualified? Our studio panel weighs in on these questions and more. Guests include outgoing Seattle School Board President Kay Smith-Blum; Powerful Schools Executive Director Tre` Maxie; Seattle Times editorial writer Lynne Varner; and Phil Gore, director of Leadership Development Services at the Washington State School Directors` Association.