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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the Trump Administration's Proposed Federal Budget

Last Friday, President Trump released his proposed federal budget, which included broad cuts to K–12 education programs. Below is State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement.…
Jun 05, 2025
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SUN Bucks Summer Food Program for Washington Students

Nearly 600,000 children got $120 in nutrition benefits last summer. OLYMPIA—This summer, up to 620,000 Washington children will receive SUN Bucks – funds to help buy food when…
May 21, 2025
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Washington School Recognition Program Honors 406 Schools for Outstanding Achievement

The Washington State Board of Education is proud to announce that 406 public schools in 154 school districts across Washington are being honored by the Washington School…
May 06, 2025
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Special Projects

Student story by Amira Saadi

Student Stories: In the Face of Impossible Odds

Choosing what I want to do in the future is difficult, even if I have skill-based interests. So many options are thrown at me that if I pick one, I may be missing out on another.…
Aug 21, 2024
Student story by Sein Kim

Student Stories: The Meaning of Community Service

At my school in Bellevue School District, one of our graduation requirements is completing at least 40 hours of community service. Along with the diploma, my school also gives a…
Aug 09, 2024
Student story by Monica Velasquez

Student Stories: Leadership Is More Than a Title

Having moved freshly from the Philippines to Washington state, I struggled to navigate the culture and social norms of the country on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The new…
Jul 30, 2024
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Stories

Larry Smith poses for a photo with his son in the Littlerock cafeteria.

Area Elementary School Starts Volunteer Program Geared Toward Dads

Larry Smith is an imposing figure. The 51-year-old keeps his baseball cap pulled low, a pair of sunglasses perennially covering his eyes. Tattoos spill out the ends of his short…
Jun 02, 2025
5) Home Link students contribute to Cascade Fisheries’ community science data collection through aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling in the Wenatchee River.

Cascade School District Honored for Commitment to Environment

The Leavenworth area is a picturesque landscape of snowcapped peaks, towering trees, and winding rivers. Here, you stand a decent chance of looking out a window to see deer or…
May 16, 2025
Dr. Marissa Winmill holds up a copy of "We are America: Kent"

New Book Features Stories Written by Washington State Students

High school student Alonzo writes about leaving his parents in Mexico to go live with siblings in Seattle. Dharamdhoi describes taking motorcycle rides with friends through the…
Oct 10, 2024
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Videos

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Open Doors Youth Reengagement Overview

Open Doors Youth Reengagement is a reengagement system that provides education and services to older youth, ages 16-21, who have dropped out of school or are not expected to…
Jun 04, 2025
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Child and Adult Care Food Program | Washington Library Association

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded child nutrition program that reimburses nonresidential child and adult care facilities for nutritious meals and…
May 02, 2025
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Local Food for Schools | A Journey Through Washington State

Join us as we travel across Washington state, learning how various schools are using locally sourced food products. From bison to salmon to berries, students can try a variety of…
Apr 15, 2025
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