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Washington State Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meal Programs for Children

Help keep free meals available to children and teens during the summer by participating in the Summer Food Service Program!  OLYMPIA — February 20, 2026 — The Office of…
Feb 20, 2026
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As Legislature Considers Cuts to Transition to Kindergarten Program, Data Show Students Continue to Enter School More Ready to Learn 

As the Legislature takes steps to balance the state budget, budget writers and the Governor have both considered reducing student access to the Transition to Kindergarten (TK)…
Feb 19, 2026
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Reykdal: Questions Remain about Legislature’s Education Funding Priorities

State House and Senate leaders are expected to release their budget proposals within the next week. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s…
Feb 18, 2026
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Student Attendance Continues Upward Post-Pandemic Trend

OLYMPIA—February 12, 2026—Last school year, about 73% of Washington students attended school regularly, meaning they missed no more than an average of two school days per month.…
Feb 12, 2026
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Calls for New Revenue to Focus on K–12 Education, Free College, Free School Meals, and a Property Tax Break for Homeowners

OLYMPIA—February 5, 2026—Washington state is facing a budget shortfall, and on Tuesday, lawmakers and state leaders committed to raising state revenue through increased taxes on…
Feb 05, 2026
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Governor Ferguson’s Budget Proposal

Today, Governor Ferguson released his 2026 Supplemental Budget proposal. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement. OLYMPIA—December 23, 2025—This afternoon,…
Dec 23, 2025

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