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Washington State Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meal Programs for Children

Help keep free meals available to children and teens during the summer by participating in the Summer Food Service Program!  OLYMPIA — February 20, 2026 — The Office of…
Feb 20, 2026
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As Legislature Considers Cuts to Transition to Kindergarten Program, Data Show Students Continue to Enter School More Ready to Learn 

As the Legislature takes steps to balance the state budget, budget writers and the Governor have both considered reducing student access to the Transition to Kindergarten (TK)…
Feb 19, 2026
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Reykdal: Questions Remain about Legislature’s Education Funding Priorities

State House and Senate leaders are expected to release their budget proposals within the next week. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s…
Feb 18, 2026
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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

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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

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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
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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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