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·1 day agoReykdal’s Budget Prioritizes Clean Classroom Air, Paraeducator Wages, and Closing Opportunity GapsToday, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced his 2024 supplemental budget priorities. Reykdal’s office will submit the proposals to Governor Inslee and the Office of Financial Management, and then the Legislature will consider the requests during the 2024 Legislative Session. OLYMPIA — September 28, 2023 — As the school year gets…Washington State5 min readWashington State5 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Sep 8Students are Accelerating in Math Recovery, According to State Test ScoresOLYMPIA — September 8, 2023 — Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) released data from the spring 2023 state assessments, which are one indicator of continued pandemic learning recovery. Overall, the data indicate accelerated student learning recovery in math in nearly all grades assessed, as well as…Washington State5 min readWashington State5 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Sep 7Providing Income Information Ensures Student Access to School MealsOLYMPIA — September 7, 2023 — Families are encouraged to provide income information to their school districts to ensure that their students have access to much-needed school meals. This information helps determine students’ eligibility for meals, and it is also used to identify other student benefits such as reduced fees…Washington State5 min readWashington State5 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Sep 7Superintendent Reykdal’s Statement on State Supreme Court Ruling in School Construction Funding CaseOLYMPIA — September 7, 2023 — Today, the Washington State Supreme Court affirmed that school construction costs are a shared responsibility between local communities and the State Legislature. The Court made clear that this funding is not the sole responsibility of the state. I respect the Court’s decision. This month…Washington State2 min readWashington State2 min read
Published inOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction·Sep 6How Washington State Supports School ImprovementSupportive. Flexible. Locally sustained. That’s how education leaders from Washington public schools identified for school improvement supports describe the improvement process now in place. “We’ve been given the freedom to do what we know is best for our kids — steeped in science,” said Gloria Widener, Principal of Harrah Elementary…Washington State6 min readWashington State6 min read
