Ready to dive into the slightly byzantine, totally enraged politics of Seattle Public Schools?

Neither are we, but we must. After a three-year run of controversies—ranging from school closures to a $1.8 million alleged fraud scandal that ended in the superintendent's termination—a majority of the Seattle School Board is up for reelection this fall.

The Stranger is sponsoring an event for curious voters (and bemused onlookers) featuring all the incumbents and challengers facing off in debates moderated by KIRO's Dave Ross.

Lightning rounds with all eight contenders? YES! Four sets of one-on-one mini-debates? YES! Voting via text after every round for the winner of each match? YES! YES! YES!

Wed Sept 28, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, 7:30 pm, free, reserve seats at www.strangertickets.com.