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State Test Scores Show Continued Improvement in Math and English Language Arts

OLYMPIA—September 10, 2025—In a press conference from the Old Capitol Building in Olympia today, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal shared important data about student learning…
Sep 10, 2025
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the Tragic Shootings Today in Colorado and Utah

OLYMPIA—September 10, 2025—Today, when students, families, and educators across the nation are settling into a new school year, a school community in Colorado is facing every…
Sep 10, 2025
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Complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application to Ensure Student Access to School Meals

OLYMPIA—September 8, 2025—Families are encouraged to provide income information to their local school to ensure that their students have access to much-needed school meals.…
Sep 08, 2025
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Special Projects

Student story by Amira Saadi

Student Stories: In the Face of Impossible Odds

Choosing what I want to do in the future is difficult, even if I have skill-based interests. So many options are thrown at me that if I pick one, I may be missing out on another.…
Aug 21, 2024
Student story by Sein Kim

Student Stories: The Meaning of Community Service

At my school in Bellevue School District, one of our graduation requirements is completing at least 40 hours of community service. Along with the diploma, my school also gives a…
Aug 09, 2024
Student story by Monica Velasquez

Student Stories: Leadership Is More Than a Title

Having moved freshly from the Philippines to Washington state, I struggled to navigate the culture and social norms of the country on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The new…
Jul 30, 2024
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Stories

Larry Smith poses for a photo with his son in the Littlerock cafeteria.

Area Elementary School Starts Volunteer Program Geared Toward Dads

Larry Smith is an imposing figure. The 51-year-old keeps his baseball cap pulled low, a pair of sunglasses perennially covering his eyes. Tattoos spill out the ends of his short…
Jun 02, 2025
5) Home Link students contribute to Cascade Fisheries’ community science data collection through aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling in the Wenatchee River.

Cascade School District Honored for Commitment to Environment

The Leavenworth area is a picturesque landscape of snowcapped peaks, towering trees, and winding rivers. Here, you stand a decent chance of looking out a window to see deer or…
May 16, 2025
Dr. Marissa Winmill holds up a copy of "We are America: Kent"

New Book Features Stories Written by Washington State Students

High school student Alonzo writes about leaving his parents in Mexico to go live with siblings in Seattle. Dharamdhoi describes taking motorcycle rides with friends through the…
Oct 10, 2024
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Videos

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Taste, Teach, and Connect with Food Grown in Local Communities | Farm to Summer

Using Washington grown foods in summer meal programs is a great way to take advantage of all the produce our state has to offer. Incorporating food education into your program…
Aug 25, 2025
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The Transformative Success of Public Education

An estimated 90% of school-aged children attend public schools. Chances are, you went to a public school, as did your neighbor and coworker. Your parent or caregiver likely also…
Aug 06, 2025
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Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network

The Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN) is a collaboration between the OSPI, WestEd, and education partners across Washington state. It is more than a…
Jul 31, 2025
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