Sen. McAuliffe invites students to 1st District Youth Forum

Published 12:19 pm Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Junior-high and high-school students are invited to share their thoughts about education and beyond with Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, at her annual 1st District Youth Forum from 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Northcreek Events Center at the University of Washington, Bothell/Cascadia Community College Campus (18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell).

The forum comes as McAuliffe and other lawmakers are preparing for the 2011 legislative session amid a sobering outlook regarding the state’s budget. Topics for the forum include, but are not limited to, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education/jobs, the economy, technology, online learning and school safety.

“The economy continues to challenge our world and community,” McAuliffe said. “It’s important the conversation is extended to our youth. Their education and job environment is rapidly changing. I look forward to hearing what they propose as solutions and sharing an update on work being done in Olympia.”

Garage parking for the event is $3.