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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
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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
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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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Six Washington Schools Honored for Bridging Educational Gaps to Support Student Success

OLYMPIA—April 15, 2026—A group of Washington schools are earning recognition for helping all students succeed. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished…
Apr 16, 2026
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School Districts Statewide Face Legislative Cuts to Critical Early Learning Programs

OLYMPIA—April 9, 2026—Following a proposal by Governor Ferguson, the 2026 Legislature reduced student access to a critical early learning program in the upcoming school year by…
Apr 09, 2026
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Washington School Districts Honored for Their Commitment to Military Families

OLYMPIA—April 8, 2026—The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, in partnership with the Washington Association of School Administrators, is pleased to announce Purple…
Apr 08, 2026

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