Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is boosting kindergarten readiness in Washington!
A new study from the Longview School District shows increased kindergarten readiness for students enrolled in the Imagination Library!
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SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) will provide $120 per eligible child to help buy groceries over the summer. OSPI is partnering with WashingtonStateDSHS to distribute these benefits, which will be deposited onto new SUN Bucks cards and mailed beginning in June. #WAedu
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Congratulations to the five Washington state high school students named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education!
Governor Jay Inslee
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The Dept. of Agriculture Local Food for Schools program connects public schools to local farmers, ranchers, fishers, and producers. Their products have been served to nearly 850,000 Washington students in 204 school districts across the state this year.
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Watch a video on Port Townsend’s Media Mentorship Night event produced by the Washington Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction WA State OSPI: youtube.com/watch?v=ydTFF3…

Congratulations to the 12 school districts across Washington that are the first to earn Purple Star Awards!

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In recent years, Washington state has intentionally invested in supports for student well-being and academic success. New data show those efforts are paying off!

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OSPI thanks Rep. Derek Kilmer for meeting with State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Michaela Miller, and Chief of Staff Tennille Jeffries-Simmons at CCSSO's 2024 Legislative Conference!

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OSPI just released the second edition of the Human-Centered #AI Guidance for K–12 Public Schools. The second edition includes policy suggestions, an implementation checklist, and answers to frequently asked questions. rb.gy/kh619e

Results from the 2023 statewide Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) are now available! One of the key takeaways is improvement in the overall well-being of young people. Survey respondents reported significant improvements in their mental health.
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The Legislature released its final budget, and there is a lot to celebrate!
OSPI thanks the Legislature and Governor Jay Inslee for their continued support of public education in Washington state!
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Washington's kindergarten readiness rate has reached a record high this school year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels!

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OSPI thanks all pre-kindergarten providers across the state for their care and dedication!

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Just feed the kids.

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WA state continues the journey toward inclusionary practices!

This work continues with our WA State OSPI Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN) partners to ensure that all students and communities experience these opportunities in a meaningful and lasting way.