Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the second annual State of Our Schools address, which will be given on Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, at Webster School, 6:30 to 9 p.m. This is an effort, made possible by Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) and the Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council, to report to residents and taxpayers in our district on student achievement in our public schools. Speakers will include Assemblymember Julia Brownley, with a report on California’s funding of schools; SMMUSD Board of Education President Kathy Wisnicki, highlighting District accomplishments; and Superintendent Dianne Talarico, speaking on test scores and reducing the achievement gap. Several teachers and students will round out the picture of the state of public education in our District. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Please join us!
Colleen O’Beirne Brydon