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Newly Launched Purple Star Award Program Recognizes Washington¡¯s Military-Friendly School Districts

Washington state is home to thousands of military-connected families, including active-duty service members, reserves members, and veterans. To recognize school districts that¡­
Apr 05, 2024
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Washington¡¯s Investments in Student Well-being Result in Improved Health and Academic Success, New Data Show

In recent years, Washington state has intentionally invested in supports for student well-being and academic success. Those efforts are paying off, as students report improvements¡­
Apr 03, 2024
2024 budget

Legislature Makes Historic Investments in School Construction, Progress in Special Education and Mental Health

This week, the Washington State Legislature passed their final 2024 Supplemental Budgets, and today, they will adjourn. OLYMPIA¡ªMarch 7, 2024¡ªFrom preparation for kindergarten to¡­
Mar 07, 2024
Promising outlook for students and teachers after February Special Election

Washington Voters Support Their Local Public Schools

Preliminary results from the February Special Election show a promising outlook for Washington¡¯s public school levies, and change needed for school bonds. Below is State¡­
Feb 14, 2024
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Washington Students with Disabilities are Spending More Time Learning Alongside Their Peers, Data Show

Recognizing the disproportionate amount of time that students with disabilities learned in classroom settings separate from their peers, in 2019, the Legislature funded a project¡­
Feb 07, 2024
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Washington¡¯s Youngest Learners Show Record-High Kindergarten Readiness

At the beginning of every school year, Washington¡¯s new kindergarteners and their families participate in an observational assessment where the student¡¯s teacher evaluates their¡­
Feb 05, 2024

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