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The U.S. Department of Education has announced that they intend to investigate OSPI’s enforcement of Washington state’s nondiscrimination law and protections for transgender and…
Apr 30, 2025
News Releases
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on U.S. Department of Education’s Investigation into Washington State’s Gender-Inclusive Schools Law
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that they intend to investigate OSPI’s enforcement of Washington state’s nondiscrimination law and protections for transgender and…
Apr 30, 2025
2025 PAEMST Finalists
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the nation’s highest honor for K–12 math and science teachers. The PAEMST recognizes outstanding…
Apr 29, 2025
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Washington State Legislature’s Final Operating Budget
The Washington State Legislature adjourned the 2025 Legislative Session on Sunday, passing final budgets in the process. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.…
Apr 28, 2025
Special Projects
Student Stories: In the Face of Impossible Odds
Choosing what I want to do in the future is difficult, even if I have skill-based interests. So many options are thrown at me that if I pick one, I may be missing out on another.…
Aug 21, 2024
Student Stories: The Meaning of Community Service
At my school in Bellevue School District, one of our graduation requirements is completing at least 40 hours of community service. Along with the diploma, my school also gives a…
Aug 09, 2024
Student Stories: Leadership Is More Than a Title
Having moved freshly from the Philippines to Washington state, I struggled to navigate the culture and social norms of the country on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The new…
Jul 30, 2024
Stories
New Book Features Stories Written by Washington State Students
High school student Alonzo writes about leaving his parents in Mexico to go live with siblings in Seattle. Dharamdhoi describes taking motorcycle rides with friends through the…
Oct 10, 2024
Equipping Students for the Future: Washington Learning Standards Updates Open for Public Comment
The world has changed significantly over the past decade, and so have the ways students learn, engage, and communicate. As educators work to keep pace with these changes, the…
Sep 19, 2024
New Hindi Heritage Language Program Aims to Empower Bellevue School District Students Through Culture and Language
Many students arrive at school with rich linguistic backgrounds, joining peers from other cultures while cherishing their own traditions. A new Hindi Heritage Language Program in…
Aug 15, 2024
Videos
Child and Adult Care Food Program | Washington Library Association
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded child nutrition program that reimburses nonresidential child and adult care facilities for nutritious meals and…
May 02, 2025
Local Food for Schools | A Journey Through Washington State
Join us as we travel across Washington state, learning how various schools are using locally sourced food products. From bison to salmon to berries, students can try a variety of…
Apr 15, 2025
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