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Graphic with a quote on it that reads "We, as a small rural community and school, take this distinction as encouragement and validation of the hard work…we are doing with our students," from Paterson Elementary Principal Joe West.

Four Washington Schools Honored for Their Efforts to Improve Student Achievement

Four Washington schools have received national and state recognition for their efforts to improve student outcomes in the 2023–24 school year. The Elementary and Secondary…
Feb 19, 2025
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Natural Helpers Program Trains Students on How to Help Their Peers 

A trusted friend is more than just a companion. Sure, a good friend is someone to hang out with, but the connection often goes deeper. This person is there when times are good and…
Feb 13, 2025
Our state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and we will not back down from that. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on President Trump’s Order to Discriminate Against Trans Female Athletes

Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to require educational institutions to discriminate against trans female athletes in order to receive federal…
Feb 06, 2025
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On National Test, Washington Students Continue to Perform on Par or Better Than Their Peers, but 8th Grade Math is a Significant Challenge

OLYMPIA—January 29, 2025—Today, the National Center for Education Statistics released results from the 2024 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP…
Jan 29, 2025
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on President Trump’s Illegal Plans to Withhold Funds from Washington State

Monday evening, the Trump Administration issued a memo directing all federal agencies to “temporarily pause all…obligations or disbursement of all federal financial assistance.”…
Jan 29, 2025
Protecting Immigrant Students in Washington's K-12 Public Schools - Key Practices for Schools

Superintendent Reykdal Releases Guidance for Schools on Protections for Immigrant Students

OLYMPIA—January 23, 2025—Across the country, public schools have a constitutional and moral obligation to provide a free, high-quality public education to all students residing…
Jan 23, 2025

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