Families across the Highline School District are being invited to a May 9 meeting in Tukwila to help launch a new parent-led coalition focused on literacy, math and technology in local schools.
The Highline Literacy and Learning Coalition plans to hold its first meeting at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the Tukwila Library meeting room, according to organizer Lauren Schmidt, a Highline elementary parent and literacy advocate.
The group aims to connect families interested in evidence based instruction, learn together about educational research and best practices, and collaborate to support and advocate for strong instructional practices in the district.
Organizers said the first meeting will focus on introductions and allow families to share the issues and priorities most important to them. The event is open to families with students in elementary, middle and high school, as well as community members, teachers and staff.
The gathering is designed to be family friendly, with students and children welcome to attend and use library resources during the discussion.
Schmidt said her involvement in the effort grew from her experience filing a formal instructional materials complaint last fall regarding the use of three cueing in the district’s K 5 English language arts program.
Those unable to attend the meeting can sign up to receive updates through a contact form, according to the organizers.
The Tukwila Library is located at 14380 Tukwila International Blvd.:
