education groups and msnbc are hosting it. they are taking questions from the audience, many teachers and students. one of the organizers said candidates need to lay out their plans for public education. listen here. it s critical on a number of levels. one, candidates, you cannot run for the office of president without dealing wit dealing wito are concerned with public education. it s our democracy, how parents, students and educators interact with people running for office and that s critical to a healthy democracy. reporter: president trump was not invited to today s evidence p event. organizers say it is a democratic forum. if they host a republican one, he will be invited. on thursday, democrats are supposed to debate in los angeles. workers at the university hostinhosting debate are on str. they will not cross the picket line, even if it means missing