­OLYMPIA — November 12, 2021 — Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that President Biden has nominated Glenna Gallo to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). Gallo has served as the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education Services for the Office of Superintendent of…

This 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…

The 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…

On 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 —…

Every child has the right to learn to read and write. In Washington, educators are increasing their efforts to support early literacy for all students and identify students in need of additional support. With support from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and partners, Washington educators are screening…

Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, is celebrated every November across the country. Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized American Indian tribes and more than 300,000 AI/AN people. Since the first European settlers arrived in what is now the U.S…

Jean-Paul Theriot starts his physical education classes by asking his students to give him a thumbs up or a thumbs down. It’s a quick way for him to check on the emotional state of his students as they enter. If he sees a lot of thumbs down, he makes a…

In March 2020, Congress approved the first round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, intended to support schools as they navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Congress has approved two more rounds of funding. The three different rounds of funding can be used for…

OLYMPIA — November 10, 2022 — When Washington’s youngest learners can access high-quality early learning experiences, they are more prepared to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. In a press conference today, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced his plans to ensure equitable access to these critical foundations. “Our youngest learners do…