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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
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Washington Builds Partnerships for Human-Centered AI in Public Schools

The widespread use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the classroom experience for students and teachers across Washington state. As educators find themselves at…
Mar 27, 2024
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Project to Update Washington’s Learning Standards Focuses on Preparing Students for the Future

With a kickoff in fall 2022, Washington’s project to review the state learning standards has focused on bringing along many partners involved in a child’s education, from their…
Mar 25, 2024
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OSPI Explains: What Is the Washington School Improvement Framework, and How Does It Support Schools?

Washington state is home to more than 2,000 public schools, from the mountains and forests in the west to the plains and prairies in the east. Each of these schools serves a…
Mar 19, 2024
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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—March 7, 2024—From preparation for kindergarten to…
Mar 07, 2024
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OSPI Explains: What Is the High School and Beyond Plan?

Washington’s public school students have a wide variety of pathways available to them once they complete high school. To help them plan for those pathways, students complete their…
Feb 15, 2024

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