Published in Office 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 in Office 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 in Office 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 in Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Mar 14Washington’s Public Schools Reengage Students by Fostering Sense of BelongingThe COVID-19 pandemic affected every facet of the public education system — including the enrollment and engagement of students. …Covid 195 min readCovid 195 min read
Published in Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Mar 9Children in Thurston, Mason Counties Can Now Access Early Literacy Through Imagination LibraryDolly 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. …Literacy3 min readLiteracy3 min read
Published in Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Mar 8Imagination Library Now Available to Families in All Washington CountiesLast 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.Early Childhood Education3 min readEarly Childhood Education3 min read
Published in Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Mar 7How Washington’s Teachers Integrate Science Learning in the ClassroomIn 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. …Schools5 min readSchools5 min read
Published in Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Mar 2Supt. Reykdal Wins National Bilingual Education Leadership AwardState 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…Language Learning2 min readLanguage Learning2 min read
Published in Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Feb 7Blended Transitional Kindergarten Program Creates Community in SpokaneIn Taylor Johnson’s classroom, she proudly displays her class motto: “Accepted. Respected. Valued. Loved.” “Those are my four core beliefs,” she said. …Preschool4 min readPreschool4 min read
