The upcoming election for Seattle Public Schools’ Board of Directors is crucial to the future of the district’s Advanced Learning programs. There are three competitive races in which all Seattle voters have a say:
- Eric Blumhagen versus Liza Rankin
- Rebeca Muñiz versus Chandra Hampson
- Leslie Harris versus Molly Mitchell
As a nonprofit, the Cascadia PTA does not endorse candidates. However, we surveyed candidates in competitive races to help inform voters, especially parents of students enrolled or to be enrolled in Seattle’s public schools. To date, Eric Blumhagen, Liza Rankin, Chandra Hampson and Rebeca Muñiz have responded to our four-question survey (see response tallies below). Additionally, a kind Cascadia parent took video of each candidate responding to a question about their position on HCC, which can be viewed here:
Candidates answer question about HCC
Survey responses from SPS School Board Candidates:
| Question | Eric Blumhagen | Liza Rankin | Rebeca Muñiz | Chandra Hampson |
| Do you support adopting current best practices for the identification of an Advanced Learning student population (often referred to as hi-cap or HCC) that better reflects the diversity of Seattle? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Do you believe that the rollout of differentiated learning (MTSS) has been successful? | No | No | No | No |
| Would you support advanced learners with dedicated HCC elementary schools in every region of the city? | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Should options schools be available for every family in every neighborhood to find the right fit for their child? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
