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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 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…

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REYKDAL: Legislature Makes Critical Investments in Students, Educators, Families
REYKDAL: Legislature Makes Critical Investments in Students, Educators, Families
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Superintendent Reykdal’s Budget Prioritizes Equity and Sustainability, Makes Progress on Long-Term Goals

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…

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Superintendent Reykdal’s Budget Prioritizes Equity and Sustainability, Makes Progress on Long-Term…
Superintendent Reykdal’s Budget Prioritizes Equity and Sustainability, Makes Progress on Long-Term…
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Jerad Koepp named 2022 Teacher of the Year, Nancy Baldwin named 2021 Classified School Employee of the Year

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…

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Jerad Koepp named 2022 Teacher of the Year, Nancy Baldwin named 2021 Classified School Employee of…
Jerad Koepp named 2022 Teacher of the Year, Nancy Baldwin named 2021 Classified School Employee of…
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Students Will Not Take State Tests This Spring

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 —…

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Students Will Not Take State Tests This Spring
Students Will Not Take State Tests This Spring
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Published in Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

·Mar 14

Washington’s Public Schools Reengage Students by Fostering Sense of Belonging

The COVID-19 pandemic affected every facet of the public education system — including the enrollment and engagement of students. …

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Washington’s Public Schools Reengage Students by Fostering Sense of Belonging
Washington’s Public Schools Reengage Students by Fostering Sense of Belonging
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·Mar 9

Children in Thurston, Mason Counties Can Now Access Early Literacy Through Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is one big step closer to becoming available to all of Washington’s youngest learners. Last week, the Child Care Action Council (CCAC) officially launched its Imagination Library program as an affiliate, making the program available to families in Thurston and Mason counties. …

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Children in Thurston, Mason Counties Can Now Access Early Literacy Through Imagination Library
Children in Thurston, Mason Counties Can Now Access Early Literacy Through Imagination Library
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·Mar 8

Imagination Library Now Available to Families in All Washington Counties

Last week, the Imagination Library expanded into Thurston and Mason counties, making the program fully available in 33 of Washington’s counties and partially available in the remaining 6 counties — OLYMPIA — March 8, 2023 — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which sends an age-appropriate book to children ages birth to 5 once a month, every month, for free, is now fully or partially available in all 39 counties across Washington.

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Imagination Library Now Available to Families in All Washington Counties
Imagination Library Now Available to Families in All Washington Counties
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·Mar 7

How Washington’s Teachers Integrate Science Learning in the Classroom

In Veronique Paquette’s second grade classroom, content-integrated learning starts with apples. The Eastmont School District teacher weaves together science, mathematics, English language arts (ELA), and social studies into her curriculum throughout the school year. …

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How Washington’s Teachers Integrate Science Learning in the Classroom
How Washington’s Teachers Integrate Science Learning in the Classroom
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·Mar 2

Supt. Reykdal Wins National Bilingual Education Leadership Award

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has received an award from a national organization in honor of his work to promote dual language education across Washington. — OLYMPIA — March 2, 2023 — At their 52nd annual conference held in Portland, OR, last week, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) presented State Superintendent Chris Reykdal with their Leadership Award. NABE is a nonprofit organization that represents and advocates for bilingual students and education professionals, and the…

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Supt. Reykdal Wins National Bilingual Education Leadership Award
Supt. Reykdal Wins National Bilingual Education Leadership Award
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·Feb 7

Blended Transitional Kindergarten Program Creates Community in Spokane

In Taylor Johnson’s classroom, she proudly displays her class motto: “Accepted. Respected. Valued. Loved.” “Those are my four core beliefs,” she said. …

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Blended Transitional Kindergarten Program Creates Community in Spokane
Blended Transitional Kindergarten Program Creates Community in Spokane
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