Funding, First Graders & the Future of Shelton Schools

Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee joins Jeff Slakey for a wide-ranging conversation about early literacy success, the impacts of state budget shortfalls, and how local levy dollars keep essential student services running. From the challenges of defining “basic education” to celebrating over 50 students attending Evergreen State for free, this interview dives deep into the heart of Shelton’s public schools and their role in shaping the community’s future.