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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

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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 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…

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

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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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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…

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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

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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. …

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

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Four Washington STEM Teachers Nominated for National Award

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching is STEM Teaching’s Highest Honor — OLYMPIA — May 18, 2022 — Four Washington math and science teachers have been selected as finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Award, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced today. “I’m inspired by the way these educators create exciting learning…

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Four Washington STEM Teachers Nominated for National Award

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·May 12

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 an opportunity to make a positive change. Language shame, she explained, can occur when people whose native language is not English must try to navigate systems…

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Thurston County Youth Organization Brings Language and Music TOGETHER!

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·May 3

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 strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision of 1973. If the majority opinion is maintained when the Court’s final decision is unveiled, the federal protections of abortion…

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

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·Apr 27

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 markets are among the dozens of student support programs and activities currently being provided by community-based organizations (CBOs) across Washington state. As our state, nation, and globe navigate the impacts of…

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