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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Washington State Legislature’s Final Operating Budget

The Washington State Legislature adjourned the 2025 Legislative Session on Sunday, passing final budgets in the process. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.…
Apr 28, 2025
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2025 Purple Star Award Recipients Announced

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in collaboration with the Washington Association of School Administrators, is proud to announce the 2025 Purple Star Award…
Apr 22, 2025
Superintendent Reykdal behind a podium

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary’s Comments About People with Autism

In a press conference yesterday, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made several dehumanizing and inaccurate remarks about individuals with autism.…
Apr 17, 2025
Superintendent Ron Banner works on a math problem at the white board with students.

Clover Park School District Takes a Personalized Approach to Teaching Math

Three friends decide to meet up and spend time together. They live hundreds of miles apart. They pick a spot that requires each to travel at least a little, but no one person has…
Apr 14, 2025
Superintendent behind the podium

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s Attempt to Control Washington Schools

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter requesting states to certify compliance with the Department’s interpretation of federal civil rights guidelines, or…
Apr 08, 2025
Superintendent Chris Reykdal behind a podium

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Trump Administration Order to Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education

Today, President Trump signed an executive order intended to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.  OLYMPIA—…
Mar 20, 2025

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