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Superintendent Reykdal to Class of 2024 Graduates
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal shares a message with the Washington students graduating from high school in the Class of 2024.
Jun 06, 2024
Superintendent's 51st Annual Art Show
Now in its 51st year, the annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show honors the work of high school students across the state. This year’s award recipients represent every…
May 30, 2024
Elementary Students Take Charge Running Their Own BizTown!
BizTown is a day-long learning experience that brings in-class instruction to life in a simulated town. Students operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, vote for a mayor…
Apr 30, 2024
Olympia Students Plant Trees to Restore Watersheds | Environmental Literacy
At Thurgood Marshall Middle School in the Olympia School District, students help remove invasive species as part of a campus watershed restoration project.
The tools and resources…
Apr 26, 2024
Peshastin Students Enjoying Nature In Their First Outdoor Classroom | Environmental Literacy
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) used a portion of its federal pandemic relief funds for Environmental Literacy projects. The Cascade School District uses…
Apr 24, 2024
Neah Bay Students Learn Traditional Skills Outdoors | Environmental Literacy
The Cape Flattery School District uses Environmental Literacy funding to provide Neah Bay secondary students new gear, making outdoor learning possible all year round.
Situated in…
Apr 22, 2024
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