Shoreline City Council hosts a community summit on the “State of Education” in Shoreline

From the Office of the City Manager

On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 6:30-8:30pm at City Hall, the Shoreline City Council will host a community summit on the “State of Education” in Shoreline. 

Superintendent Sue Walker of Shoreline School District and President Lee Lambert of Shoreline Community College will present the “State of Education” in Shoreline and discuss the challenges they face in today’s economic and political environment.

Over the past few years, State funding for education across the board has been cut dramatically. With the special legislative session coming up in December to address an additional $2 billion shortfall in the State budget, additional cuts to education are almost guaranteed. What does it mean for education in Shoreline?

For decades, Shoreline’s schools have been a primary driver in bringing families and individuals to Shoreline. The Shoreline School District has a long-standing reputation as a solid school district with high-performing students. Shoreline Community College has been attracting students from around the region to its excellent academic, professional/technical and work force training programs for years, and most recently has been welcoming more international students to the Shoreline community with its international programs.

“Strong schools are what have attracted families to Shoreline for many years,” states Mayor Keith McGlashan. “The Shoreline School District and the Shoreline Community College are integral parts of our community and it is imperative that we support them however possible.”

“We hear every day that our families moved here for the quality of our schools,” said Superintendent Sue Walker. “Our partnerships with the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College help to strengthen our educational community.”

“At this moment of economic crisis, education is all the more important,” Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert said. “It is important for the school district and the college to do everything we can to work together and help students get the education and training they need to lead productive, happy lives.”

One of the City Council’s goals is to “Expand opportunities for effective citizen communication and community engagement.” This summit is one way to bring residents together to discuss important issues facing our community.

Come be a part of Shoreline’s first “Education Summit,” which will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-8:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall. Find out what our schools have to offer and the challenges they face in the future.