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Hi. I'm Liza Rankin, and I'm running
for Seattle School Board Director in District 1,
because every child deserves a welcoming
and safe school that values
and honors them and their families.
As a board director of the Wedgwood Elementary PTA,
Seattle Council PTSA,
and Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange,
I've been getting things done for
Seattle's kids for nearly a decade.
I have fought for stable funding
for special education and family support workers,
for safe and healthy bell times,
and I've supported student
and educator-led efforts like
Black Lives Matter at School and Ethnic Studies.
I'm running to continue this service
and to improve experiences
and outcomes for all students,
ensuring that they graduate prepared
for career, college, or community.
As your School Board Director,
I will narrow the opportunity gap
by championing early learning programs,
working to hire and retain educators
that reflect the racial and cultural
diversity of our student population,
by securing adequate funding for the arts,
and by creating welcoming and safe
school environments that support
equitable family engagement
before, during, and after school.
I will work with district leadership,
staff, and families
to break down walls between
central offices and schools,
and I will hold the district accountable
to their new Strategic Plan
by prioritizing curriculum adoption
that empowers students and educators,
and by requiring professional development
for staff and administration related to
anti-racism, cultural competency,
and learning disabilities and differences.
I'm ready to bring my knowledge,
experience, and community connections
to the next level to work for every student
to meet their full potential
through a quality public education.
I'm proud to be endorsed by
the Seattle Education Association,
The Stranger,
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility,
current school board directors
and state legislators,
and leaders from school communities
all across Seattle.
Together, we can create a school district
that is responsive and inclusive
and gives our students what they need to thrive.
And I'd be honored to have your vote in November.
Thank you for your support.