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High School Artists Across Washington Earn Statewide Recognition

High School Artists Across Washington Earn Statewide Recognition

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced the winners at the 49th Annual High School Art Show, streamed virtually yesterday by OSPI.
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Youth Organization Leverages Emergency Relief Dollars to Spark Creative Thinking in Spokane

Youth Organization Leverages Emergency Relief Dollars to Spark Creative Thinking in Spokane

When the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting Spark Central’s programming, their staff used some of the same problem-solving skills that…
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Supporting Students Through Tragedies

Supporting Students Through Tragedies

After high-profile, tragic events, children may feel that they are in danger, or worry that friends and loved ones are at risk.
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Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Devastating Shooting in Texas Elementary School

Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Devastating Shooting in Texas Elementary School

OLYMPIA — May 24, 2022 — The tragic events in Texas today are heartbreaking, pathetically consistent, and deeply tragic. Today, another…
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Four Washington STEM Teachers Nominated for National Award

Four Washington STEM Teachers Nominated for National Award

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching is STEM Teaching’s Highest Honor
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Thurston County Youth Organization Brings Language and Music TOGETHER!

Thurston County Youth Organization Brings Language and Music TOGETHER!

When Kahlo Flores saw the students she serves struggling with language shame, she recognized the experiences she had as a child — and saw…
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Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Reported U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Decision

Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Reported U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Decision

On Monday, a confidential draft majority opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court was leaked to the press indicating the Court’s intention to…
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Community-Based Organizations a Key Partner in Washington Students’ Pandemic Recovery

Community-Based Organizations a Key Partner in Washington Students’ Pandemic Recovery

OLYMPIA — April 27, 2022 — Mentoring and tutoring, literacy programs, support for students experiencing homelessness, and mobile food…
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REYKDAL: Legislature Makes Critical Investments in Students, Educators, Families

REYKDAL: Legislature Makes Critical Investments in Students, Educators, Families

On Thursday, the Legislature passed their final budgets and adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session. Below is State Superintendent Chris…
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Talking to Students About Russia’s War On Ukraine

Talking to Students About Russia’s War On Ukraine

Resources and tools to help students with both basic facts and support media literacy.
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From Pandemic to Endemic — It’s Time to Remove the State Mask Mandate for Students

From Pandemic to Endemic — It’s Time to Remove the State Mask Mandate for Students

Below is a statement by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal on his recommendation to the Department of Health and Governor to make masks a…
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Reflections by Superintendent Reykdal: Our Bright Future

Reflections by Superintendent Reykdal: Our Bright Future

Two years ago, the first COVID-19 case was discovered in the United States. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.
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ESEA Distinguished Schools Award Winners Announced

ESEA Distinguished Schools Award Winners Announced

OLYMPIA — Across the state, schools have worked hard to improve student learning and close achievement gaps. The Office of Superintendent…
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Sponsors Needed for Summer Meals Program

Sponsors Needed for Summer Meals Program

OLYMPIA — January 10, 2022 — The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Child Nutrition Services (CNS) is seeking sponsors for…
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Superintendent Reykdal Shares Update on K–12 Education System

Superintendent Reykdal Shares Update on K–12 Education System

Superintendent Chris Reykdal shared information about student mental health and well-being, health and safety, graduation and assessment…
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Federal Meal Assistance Funds Available

Federal Meal Assistance Funds Available

Serve healthful meals to children in your community by sponsoring a Child and Adult Care Food Program
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Washington State and Amazon Web Services to Train 2,500 K-12 Students in Cloud Computing Skills by…

Washington State and Amazon Web Services to Train 2,500 K-12 Students in Cloud Computing Skills by…

Statewide effort will enable high schools to access AWS education programs to pave pathways for tech careers.
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OSPI Special Education Leader Glenna Gallo Nominated for Federal Special Education Position

OSPI Special Education Leader Glenna Gallo Nominated for Federal Special Education Position

­OLYMPIA — November 12, 2021 — Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that President Biden has nominated Glenna Gallo to serve…
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Washington’s K–12 School Employees Far Outpace Statewide Average, nearly 90% Vaccinated Against…

Washington’s K–12 School Employees Far Outpace Statewide Average, nearly 90% Vaccinated Against…

All K–12 school employees in Washington state were required by Governor Inslee to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a medical or…
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Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Tragic Loss of Life of Pasco School District Bus Driver

Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on Tragic Loss of Life of Pasco School District Bus Driver

On September 24, a beloved school bus driver with the Pasco School District died after being attacked while on the bus. Below is State…
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Nominate a Student for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program!

Nominate a Student for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program!

Applications must be received by Friday, October 15, 2021 at 5 pm
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Families Encouraged to Return Income Information for School Meal Programs

Families Encouraged to Return Income Information for School Meal Programs

While all students may be provided meals at no charge to them during school year 2021–2022, it is critical that eligible families complete…
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Rosa Parks Elementary Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

Rosa Parks Elementary Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

Rosa Parks Elementary is in Lake Washington School District in Redmond.
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