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State Test Scores Show Continued Improvement in Math and English Language Arts

OLYMPIA—September 10, 2025—In a press conference from the Old Capitol Building in Olympia today, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal shared important data about student learning…
Sep 10, 2025
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the Tragic Shootings Today in Colorado and Utah

OLYMPIA—September 10, 2025—Today, when students, families, and educators across the nation are settling into a new school year, a school community in Colorado is facing every…
Sep 10, 2025
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Complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application to Ensure Student Access to School Meals

OLYMPIA—September 8, 2025—Families are encouraged to provide income information to their local school to ensure that their students have access to much-needed school meals.…
Sep 08, 2025
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Drivers: Know the Laws About School Bus Safety

OLYMPIA—August 28, 2025—Across the state, students are preparing to return to their classrooms for another year of learning and school transportation teams are ensuring their…
Aug 28, 2025
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Majority of Washington School Districts Restricting Cell Phones and Smart Devices at School

OLYMPIA—August 21, 2025—In public schools across the U.S., educators report that cell phones and devices like smart watches cause disruptions to the learning environment.  A…
Aug 21, 2025
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the Reckless School Privatization Tax Credit Passed by Congress

Congress adopted and President Trump signed a school privatization tax scheme into law. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.  OLYMPIA—August 18, 2025—…
Aug 18, 2025

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