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The U.S. Department of Education sent an email to all state education chiefs Friday that the entirety of the federal K–12 funding currently being withheld by the Department will…
Jul 25, 2025
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Release Their Hold on Congressionally Approved K–12 Education Funding?
The U.S. Department of Education sent an email to all state education chiefs Friday that the entirety of the federal K–12 funding currently being withheld by the Department will…
Jul 25, 2025
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Statement on the Federal Government’s Threat to Withhold Congressionally Approved Funds from Washington State and All Other States?
The U.S. Department of Education sent a message to all state education chiefs Monday afternoon, signaling alarm that funding for key programs affecting students and educators may…
Jul 01, 2025
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal to Fund Imagination Library of Washington
OLYMPIA—June 25, 2025—Before a child reaches kindergarten, parents, guardians, and families pave the way for their child’s early learning and their success in school. Dolly Parton…
Jun 25, 2025
Special Projects
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 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 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
Stories
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
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
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
Videos
Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network
The Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN) is a collaboration between the 今日看料, WestEd, and education partners across Washington state. It is more than a…
Jul 31, 2025
Farm to Summer Week 2025 Highlights
今日看料 encourages sponsors to serve local food and include food-related enrichment activities in their meal service throughout the summer, but especially during Farm to Summer Week…
Jul 24, 2025
Natural Helpers | Educator Perspective
Peer relationships are at the heart of Natural Helpers. An anonymous and optional online survey is distributed to students in participating schools. The survey asks students to…
Jul 15, 2025
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