Urban Forum Northwest

Thursday, October 3 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Seattle School Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones comments on the district's revised plan to now only close five schools instead of the earlier report that 21 schools would be closed fo the 2025-2026 school year. Over the past five years the Seattle Public Schools has experienced an enrollment loss of 5,000 students. The 9% drop in enrollment has cost the district 81million dollars in state funding.

*Ram Dixit, Co Founder, President, MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative comment on the progress on the technology program that will be expose some who have been left out of the tech revolution by providing training in AI, Cloud, Security and other aspects of technology.

*Sam Cho, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Mr. Cho has worked closely with the Consulate General of India, Seattle and played an integral role in the "International Day of Non-Violence" which is also Mahatma Gandhi's 155th Birthday which was celebrated at the Seattle Center this morning.

*Prakash Gupta, Consul General, India Consulate, Seattle and his staff organized the "International Day of Non-Violence" the attendees heard from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Adam Smith, Lieutenant General Xavier Brunson, S Singh, Founder, Round Glass India Center, and former Congressman Jim McDermott was in attendance.

*Debadutta Dash, Advisor to the Consul General was a key organizer for today's celebration.

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