State’s top superintendent instructs school districts to ignore new Parents’ Rights initiative
OLYMPIA—State Superintendent Chris Reykdal instructs school districts across Washington state to not make any changes to its existing policies and procedures as a result of Initiative 2081 (I-2081), establishing the Parents’ Bill of Rights, until the clarity is provided by the courts. Below is the press release from Superintendent Reykdal on June 5 in its […]
Chris Reykdal announces re-election campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction
TUMWATER, Wash., June 12, 2023—Chris Reykdal, Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced his campaign for re-election today. Reykdal made the announcement with a list of initial endorsements that includes Governor Jay Inslee, Congressman Derek Kilmer, Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Chair Lisa Wellman, and dozens of other leaders across the state. “Washington is recognized as […]
OSPI submits $6.5 billion biennial budget for 2023 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA, Wash., September 23, 2022 — At the center of Superintendent Reykdal’s budget priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session is an unwavering commitment to supporting all of Washington’s learners with a K–12 public education that is geared toward their interests, prepares them to serve as tomorrow’s leaders, and allows them to thrive as themselves. “Over the past […]
Plan to expand dual language education across Washington state
OLYMPIA—August 25, 2022—In dual language education programs, students learn classroom content partly in English and partly in a partner language, providing the opportunity to build biliteracy and bilingualism while learning content. In a media briefing yesterday, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced his plan to expand access to these programs to all Washington students. Across Washington, […]
