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Nature’s Classroom: Washington Students Learn Environmental Stewardship Through Outdoor Education Program

In the heart of the Nisqually River Basin, a school program is opening the floodgates of knowledge for local students. Davy Clark, Program Director for the Nisqually River…
Apr 11, 2024
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Newly Launched Purple Star Award Program Recognizes Washington’s Military-Friendly School Districts

Washington state is home to thousands of military-connected families, including active-duty service members, reserves members, and veterans. To recognize school districts that…
Apr 05, 2024
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Washington’s Investments in Student Well-being Result in Improved Health and Academic Success, New Data Show

In recent years, Washington state has intentionally invested in supports for student well-being and academic success. Those efforts are paying off, as students report improvements…
Apr 03, 2024
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Washington Builds Partnerships for Human-Centered AI in Public Schools

The widespread use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the classroom experience for students and teachers across Washington state. As educators find themselves at…
Mar 27, 2024
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Project to Update Washington’s Learning Standards Focuses on Preparing Students for the Future

With a kickoff in fall 2022, Washington’s project to review the state learning standards has focused on bringing along many partners involved in a child’s education, from their…
Mar 25, 2024
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OSPI Explains: What Is the Washington School Improvement Framework, and How Does It Support Schools?

Washington state is home to more than 2,000 public schools, from the mountains and forests in the west to the plains and prairies in the east. Each of these schools serves a…
Mar 19, 2024

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