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Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the offices that protect student civil rights and the educational rights of students with disabilities will be moved to two…
Jun 16, 2026
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Washington Remains Committed to Protecting Student Civil Rights Among Trump Administration’s Transfer of Authority
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the offices that protect student civil rights and the educational rights of students with disabilities will be moved to two…
Jun 16, 2026
379 Washington Schools Recognized for Advancing Student Achievement, Growth, and Closing Gaps
OLYMPIA—May 4, 2026—The Washington State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction are proud to announce that 379 public schools in 150 school…
May 04, 2026
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Violence at Tacoma High School
OLYMPIA—May 1, 2026—On Thursday, five students and an adult school employee were injured in an attack with a knife by another student. One of the injured students is the suspect…
May 01, 2026
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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!
Mar 14, 2026
Special Projects
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 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 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
Stories
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
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
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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