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SUN Bucks Summer Food Program for Washington Students

Nearly 600,000 children got $120 in nutrition benefits last summer. OLYMPIA—This summer, up to 620,000 Washington children will receive SUN Bucks – funds to help buy food when…
May 21, 2025
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Washington School Recognition Program Honors 406 Schools for Outstanding Achievement

The Washington State Board of Education is proud to announce that 406 public schools in 154 school districts across Washington are being honored by the Washington School…
May 06, 2025
“In this alarming attempt to infringe on the rights of our transgender and gender-expansive students, the Department is trying  to co-opt laws enacted  to protect students from discrimination and distort them into mandated discrimination.”  - quote from Superintendent Reykdal

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

Special Projects

Student story by Amira Saadi

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 story by Sein Kim

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 story by Monica Velasquez

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

5)	Home Link students contribute to Cascade Fisheries’ community science data collection through aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling in the Wenatchee River.

Cascade School District Honored for Commitment to Environment

The Leavenworth area is a picturesque landscape of snowcapped peaks, towering trees, and winding rivers. Here, you stand a decent chance of looking out a window to see deer or…
May 16, 2025
Dr. Marissa Winmill holds up a copy of "We are America: Kent"

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
Student and teacher working together in a classroom where learning standards frame what students must know and be able to do at each grade level.

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

Videos

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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
A food service worker with a big smile.

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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