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OLYMPIA—February 28, 2025—In Washington state, K–12 public school graduates are required to have a High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) in order to earn a diploma. The plan, which…
Feb 28, 2025
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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
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Exploring Health Science Careers: A Sneak Peek into CTE Programs
Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs support local middle and high school programs that provide 21st-century academic and technical skills for all students. Teachers…
Feb 27, 2025

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Update on Federal Actions and Guidance
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal's Statement on Federal Attempt to Prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs.
On the evening of February 14, the U.S. Department of…
Feb 20, 2025

Bob Harmon Service Award 2025 | Maggie Evans
The Bob Harmon Service to Education Award (BHSEA) is a national recognition of individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the field of education and have…
Feb 19, 2025
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