Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·PinnedLegislature Makes Progress on OSPI Priorities Including Special Education, School Meals, and MoreOLYMPIA — April 25, 2023 — Last summer and fall, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal put forward a series of proposals for the Legislature that called for investments in a variety of transformative changes to help each and every Washington student thrive. “Coming out of the pandemic, the needs of our…K 12 Education4 min readK 12 Education4 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·PinnedREYKDAL: Legislature Makes Critical Investments in Students, Educators, FamiliesOn Thursday, the Legislature passed their final budgets and adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement. OLYMPIA — March 11, 2022 — Yesterday, the Legislature concluded the legislative session, committing to critical and timely investments that will support the long-term success of all of Washington’s…K 12 Education2 min readK 12 Education2 min read
PinnedSuperintendent Reykdal’s Budget Prioritizes Equity and Sustainability, Makes Progress on Long-Term GoalsThis week, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal submitted his supplemental budget priorities for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to Governor Inslee and the Office of Financial Management. OLYMPIA — September 15, 2021 — Superintendent Reykdal’s budget priorities for the upcoming legislative session center on ensuring all students’ school environments are safe…K 12 Education4 min readK 12 Education4 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·PinnedJerad Koepp named 2022 Teacher of the Year, Nancy Baldwin named 2021 Classified School Employee of the YearThe state educators of the year were named by Superintendent Chris Reykdal in a ceremony livestreamed from the Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP). OLYMPIA — September 13, 2021 — North Thurston Public Schools Native Student Program Specialist Jerad Koepp has been named 2022 Washington State Teacher of the Year, and…K 12 Education5 min readK 12 Education5 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·PinnedStudents Will Not Take State Tests This SpringOn March 25, 2021, OSPI submitted a proposal to the U.S. Department of Education to reduce the number of students who take state tests this spring, as well as the number of hours spent on those tests. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement. OLYMPIA — April 14, 2021 —…K 12 Education3 min readK 12 Education3 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·16 hours agoWashington Public School Enrollment Climbs by Nearly 2,000OLYMPIA — December 6, 2023 — Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that enrollment in Washington’s public schools this fall has climbed by nearly 2,000 students when compared to fall of last school year. The largest increases over the last year are in the 2nd grade…Washington State4 min readWashington State4 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·1 day agoStudent Stories: How to Be a TeenagerEditor’s Note: OSPI aims to elevate the authentic experiences of the students in Washington’s K–12 public schools. This story was written by a Washington state high school student participating in OSPI’s Student Stories Program. The author’s opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints do not necessarily reflect those of OSPI, and publication of…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Nov 29Student Stories: Academic Burnout Is Real and PreventableEditor’s Note: OSPI aims to elevate the authentic experiences of the students in Washington’s K–12 public schools. This story was written by a Washington state high school student participating in OSPI’s Student Stories Program. The author’s opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints do not necessarily reflect those of OSPI, and publication of…Washington State5 min readWashington State5 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Nov 21Student Stories: Washington State History as a Graduation RequirementEditor’s Note: OSPI aims to elevate the authentic experiences of the students in Washington’s K–12 public schools. This story was written by a Washington state high school student participating in OSPI’s Student Stories Program. The author’s opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints do not necessarily reflect those of OSPI, and publication of…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Nov 16Student Stories: The College Application ChroniclesEditor’s Note: OSPI aims to elevate the authentic experiences of the students in Washington’s K–12 public schools. This story was written by a Washington state high school student participating in OSPI’s Student Stories Program. The author’s opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints do not necessarily reflect those of OSPI, and publication of…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
