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2023 Healthy Youth Survey results offer signs of hope and resiliency among Washington students
The statewide 2023 Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) results are now available, representing the voices of over 217,000 Washington students in grades 6–12. The survey focuses on the…
Mar 13, 2024
Animating Civic Action
Animating Civic Action lessons promote K–12 civic engagement.
The Animating Civic Action Project introduces real stories of individuals in our Washington community that empower…
Feb 06, 2024
Superintendent Chris Reykdal on Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released guidance for a human-centered approach to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Washington's…
Jan 18, 2024
Educator of the Year Awards: Staff Answer Questions
Washington State's classified staff and teacher of the year nominees answered some questions about public education, their students’ greatest accomplishments, and favorite…
Nov 27, 2023
Washington State's 2024 Teachers of the Year
Washington's Teacher of the Year program recognizes a cohort of regional finalists and selects one state Teacher of the Year annually. This year's nominees provided insight into…
Nov 17, 2023
Washington State's 2024 Teachers of the Year
Washington's Teacher of the Year program recognizes a cohort of regional finalists and selects one state Teacher of the Year annually. This year's nominees provided insight into…
Nov 17, 2023
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