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OLYMPIA—October 10, 2026—Educators from across Washington traveled to Olympia this weekend for the annual Educator of the Year Awards ceremony at Olympia’s Capital High School.…
Oct 10, 2026
News Releases
Kori Cannon Named 2027 State Teacher of the Year and Dana Wilson Named 2026 Classified School Employee of the Year
OLYMPIA—October 10, 2026—Educators from across Washington traveled to Olympia this weekend for the annual Educator of the Year Awards ceremony at Olympia’s Capital High School.…
Oct 10, 2026
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Unveils New Student Achievement Data and Budget Priorities
OLYMPIA—September 10, 2026—In a press conference from the Old Capitol Building in Olympia today, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal shared new student achievement data from the…
Sep 10, 2026
School Buses Are Back: Know When to Stop
OLYMPIA—August 27, 2026—Across the state, students are preparing to return to their classrooms for another year of learning. Meanwhile, school transportation teams are ensuring…
Aug 27, 2026
Videos
This is Math | Dual Language and Mathematics
Join us in Gabriela Whitemarsh's classroom where we can see how language, math, and opportunity collide.
Oct 05, 2026
Educator of the Year Gabriela Whitemarsh
Join us as we see what a day is like in the classroom of 2026 Educator of the Year Gabriela Whitemarsh, where both math and language shine.
Oct 01, 2026
Counting Collections
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
Cuts to Transition to Kindergarten Program Limit Access to High-Quality Early Learning
“We’re leaving a whole group of children behind,” says Ferndale School District Superintendent Dr. Kristi Dominguez about the Governor and state Legislature’s decision to cut…
Aug 18, 2026
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
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