Candidates running to oversee Washington’s public schools debated Tuesday night in a virtual, student-led debate.
Three contenders vying to be the next superintendent of public instruction participated: incumbent Chris Reykdal, who has held the job since 2017, Peninsula School Board member David Olson and Reid Saaris, who founded an education nonprofit.
The top two finishers in the Aug. 6 primary will advance to the November general election and compete for a four-year term in the job.
Here are six quotes from the debate that caught the Standard’s attention.