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Supporting the Well-being of Washington’s Native American Students and Families

Supporting the Well-being of Washington’s Native American Students and Families

Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, is celebrated every November across the…
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Social Emotional Learning: What It Is and How It’s Taught in Washington’s Schools

Social Emotional Learning: What It Is and How It’s Taught in Washington’s Schools

Jean-Paul Theriot starts his physical education classes by asking his students to give him a thumbs up or a thumbs down.
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OSPI Explains: How Does Pandemic Relief Funding Work?

OSPI Explains: How Does Pandemic Relief Funding Work?

In March 2020, Congress approved the first round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, intended to support…
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Superintendent Reykdal Announces Plan to Ensure Equitable Access to Strong Foundations

Superintendent Reykdal Announces Plan to Ensure Equitable Access to Strong Foundations

OLYMPIA — November 10, 2022 — When Washington’s youngest learners can access high-quality early learning experiences, they are more…
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OSPI Explains: What is Transitional Kindergarten, and How Does It Work?

OSPI Explains: What is Transitional Kindergarten, and How Does It Work?

On November 10, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal will announce his plans for ensuring equitable access to strong foundations for…
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Ask OSPI: How Will Supt. Reykdal’s Plan to Increase Educator Retention Work?

Ask OSPI: How Will Supt. Reykdal’s Plan to Increase Educator Retention Work?

On October 20, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced his plan to increase retention of Washington educators by providing hiring…
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Superintendent Reykdal Proposes Plan to Increase Retention of Washington’s Educators

Superintendent Reykdal Proposes Plan to Increase Retention of Washington’s Educators

At the direction of the Legislature, OSPI convened a workgroup to recommend changes to ensure Washington’s school funding model provides…
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Bullying Prevention Starts with You

Bullying Prevention Starts with You

Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? As the new school year is getting underway, it’s a time to face bullying…
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Winlock School District Tests New Calendar with First Intersession

Winlock School District Tests New Calendar with First Intersession

The Winlock School District’s new calendar faced its first test last week, and so far, it’s passing.
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Elma High School Student Elected for Leadership Role with National Organization

Elma High School Student Elected for Leadership Role with National Organization

For the first time in more than a decade, a Washington high school student is representing the state for SkillsUSA, a national career and…
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How Washington Schools Are Using Their Emergency Relief Funding

How Washington Schools Are Using Their Emergency Relief Funding

If there’s one thing that rings true about emergency relief funding, it’s that it has proven essential to Washington schools’ strategies…
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Superintendent Reykdal Launches Proposal to Remove Financial Barriers to Dual Credit and Workforce…

Superintendent Reykdal Launches Proposal to Remove Financial Barriers to Dual Credit and Workforce…

OSPI has submitted the proposal to the Governor and Legislature for consideration in the 2023 Legislative Session. If funded, Washington’s…
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Providing Income Information Ensures Student Access to School Meals

Providing Income Information Ensures Student Access to School Meals

Olympia — September 27, 2022 — Families are encouraged to provide income information to their school districts to ensure that their…
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OSPI Explains: What are Dual Credit Programs?

OSPI Explains: What are Dual Credit Programs?

On October 5, Superintendent Reykdal will announce his proposal to eliminate fees for Dual Credit programs in Washington state. In advance…
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Reykdal’s Budget Charts Path for Further K–12 Transformation; Removes Family Costs from Education

Reykdal’s Budget Charts Path for Further K–12 Transformation; Removes Family Costs from Education

Today, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal submitted his 2023–25 biennial budget priorities to Governor Inslee and the Office of Financial…
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Welcome to School!

Welcome to School!

Resources to help new kindergartners, their families, and their educators get into the routine.
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Winlock School District Kicks Off the School Year with a New Calendar

Winlock School District Kicks Off the School Year with a New Calendar

With back-to-school season in full swing, students, educators, and families across Washington are preparing for a new year of learning…
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Dana Miles named 2023 State Teacher of the Year; Veronica Gonzalez named 2022 State Classified…

Dana Miles named 2023 State Teacher of the Year; Veronica Gonzalez named 2022 State Classified…

OLYMPIA — September 12, 2022 — Washington School for the Deaf Work Experience and English Language Arts Teacher Dana Miles has been named…
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What Families Need to Know About State Test Scores

What Families Need to Know About State Test Scores

Test scores are just one measurement of achievement, captured during one moment in the school year.
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State Test Scores a Promising Signal of Pandemic Recovery

State Test Scores a Promising Signal of Pandemic Recovery

OLYMPIA — September 9, 2022 — Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will release data from the spring 2022…
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Superintendent Reykdal Announces Proposal to Provide School Meals at No Charge to All Washington…

Superintendent Reykdal Announces Proposal to Provide School Meals at No Charge to All Washington…

OSPI will submit the proposal to the Governor and Legislature for consideration in the 2023 Legislative Session. If funded, all Washington…
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OSPI Explains: What Are School Meal Programs?

OSPI Explains: What Are School Meal Programs?

On September 8, Superintendent Reykdal will announce his proposal to provide school meals to all Washington students.
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Grant Program Helps Youth Across Washington Access Summer Learning

Grant Program Helps Youth Across Washington Access Summer Learning

As soon as Sophie Amundson revealed what was in her hands, campers swarmed around her, eager for a chance to see and hold the creature.
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