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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
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
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
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
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
Washington Students Show Increased Attendance and High School Course Completion
Three important indicators of student success are attending school regularly, passing all of their ninth grade classes, and completing advanced courses where they earn both high…
Jan 30, 2024
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