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These changes increase the number of federal agencies with overight of K–12 education five-fold, undoubtedly creating confusion and duplicity for the educators, administrators, and families across the nation who engage with U.S. Department of Education staff regularly. Chris Reykdal State Superintendent

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Efforts to Move Education Programs to Unrelated Federal Agencies

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the work of several offices within the Department would be transferred to other federal agencies. Below is State…
Nov 18, 2025
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Begins Term as National Association Leader

OLYMPIA—November 13, 2025—Tomorrow, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal will begin his term as President of the Council of Chief State School…
Nov 13, 2025
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New Data Show Washington Students Continue to Outperform Their Peers Across the Country in College Readiness Assessments

OLYMPIA—October 16, 2025—Washington’s K–12 public school students are outperforming their peers nationwide when it comes to college readiness, according to recently released data…
Oct 16, 2025
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Videos

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Beyond Paper and Pencil: A New Look at Math Learning in Washington

Kids today learn in fresh, creative ways—even when tackling the same math concepts. Step into a Washington classroom and see how students are learning math today!
Dec 03, 2025
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Math is Everywhere

Join us in Betsy Sanford's classroom as we learn that math isn't just workbooks and spreadsheets.
Dec 01, 2025
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Math for Early Learners

Join us in Beth Lawson's classroom as we learn that sometimes a different method is all a student needs to shine.
Nov 12, 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
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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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