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Do you know a school district that goes above and beyond to support students from military families? Nominate them for W...
11/11/2026

Do you know a school district that goes above and beyond to support students from military families? Nominate them for Washington’s Purple Star Award! Nominations are open through Jan. 26, 2027

The Purple Star Award recognizes schools and districts that demonstrate a commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families as they navigate school transitions and other unique challenges.

📝 Submit a nomination: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6983915/2027-29-purple-star-designation-application

đź”— Learn more about the Purple Star program: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/access-opportunity-education/military-connected-students

More than 50 educators and administrators from schools participating in the Board’s Mastery-based Learning Collaborative...
10/27/2026

More than 50 educators and administrators from schools participating in the Board’s Mastery-based Learning Collaborative (MBLC) gathered in Everett for the Fall 2026 Community Gathering on Oct 20.

During the day-long event, participants connected with colleagues from across Washington, shared updates from their competency-based education (CBE) journeys, and explored ways to strengthen implementation at the classroom and school levels.

A special thank-you to the team from Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center (Mukilteo School District) for hosting the gathering and sharing how they’re bringing competency-based learning practices into a skills center setting. Thanks also to West Valley Innovation Center (West Valley School District), our new Living Lab school, and to our amazing group of Impact Fellows for sharing their implementation journeys with us in the afternoon. All our presenters' experiences offer valuable insights into how CBE can be applied across different learning environments.

The Board adopted its 2027 Legislative Platform, outlining priorities to build strong foundations for student success, s...
10/20/2026

The Board adopted its 2027 Legislative Platform, outlining priorities to build strong foundations for student success, support evidence-based learning, and promote student well-being and engagement. These priorities align with the Board’s mission to advance an equitable and inclusive education system that prepares every student to thrive in a changing world.

The platform also includes two legislative requests. The first requests legislation to enact FutureReady, a comprehensive update to Washington’s graduation requirements. The second requests continued funding ($2 million per biennium) for the Mastery-based Learning Collaborative to sustain progress made through years of state investment in student-centered learning.

Learn more: sbe.wa.gov/platform

The Board recognized the service and contributions of board members Bill Kallappa and Dr. Paul Pitre during a dinner Wed...
10/15/2026

The Board recognized the service and contributions of board members Bill Kallappa and Dr. Paul Pitre during a dinner Wednesday evening.

Both members were recognized for their service to the Board with a blanketing - a Native American tradition introduced by board member Bill Kallappa II, a member of the Makah Tribe. As explained by Bill, blanketing can be used to show respect to someone who has made an important contribution to their community or to commemorate an important milestone in that person's life. The blanketing of Paul was led by Bill Kallappa, and the blanketing of Bill was led by the Board's tribal liaison, Anna Ricks, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.*

Bill made significant contributions to the Board’s work, including serving as Board Chair from 2021 to 2025. Bill, a member of the Makah Tribe, is the first adult Native American to serve on the Board. During his tenure, he elevated student voice in Board discussions, helped guide the Board’s response to the COVID pandemic, and advocated for the importance of Tribal education and consultation in the Board’s work.

Paul brought an important higher education perspective to the Board, having served as chancellor of Washington State University Everett for much of his term. As a member of the Board’s Mastery-based Learning Workgroup and Legislative Committee, he played an important role in the Board’s work to expand innovative competency-based learning policies and establish Washington State as a national leader in competency-based education.

We thank Bill and Paul for their commitment to serving Washington’s students and for the lasting contributions they have made to the Board’s work and wish them both the best in their next endeavors.

*We apologize for not including this important context in the original post.

The Washington State Board of Education will meet Oct. 14-15 at the Mount Vernon Library CommonsThe Board’s two-day meet...
10/13/2026

The Washington State Board of Education will meet Oct. 14-15 at the Mount Vernon Library Commons

The Board’s two-day meeting will include discussions on FutureReady, Washington’s proposed update to high school graduation requirements; the Board's 2027 legislative platform; and updated state science standards.

The agenda also includes a review of the 2026 Educational System Health Report and a discussion with Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on OSPI’s priorities for the 2027 legislative session.

Members of the public can attend in person or virtually and provide public comment on agenda items or matters within the Board’s authority. Public comment is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 8:45 a.m. on Oct. 15.

View the agenda, meeting materials and registration information:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030949&MID=1871

We extend our congratulations to 2027 State Teacher of the Year Kori Cannon, a multilingual learner kindergarten teacher...
10/12/2026

We extend our congratulations to 2027 State Teacher of the Year Kori Cannon, a multilingual learner kindergarten teacher at Kennewick School District, and 2026 State Classified School Employee of the Year Dana Wilson, a multilingual learner paraeducator at Washougal School District.

Both Cannon and Wilson will move forward to the national competition for their awards. Cannon will compete for the National Teacher of the Year award. Wilson will compete for the national Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) award.

Congratulations to Kennewick School District multilingual learner kindergarten teacher Kori Cannon and Washougal School District multilingual learner paraeducator Dana Wilson. Cannon is the 2027 State Teacher of the Year. Wilson is the 2026 State Classified School Employee of the Year.

“Public education is about providing access and uplift to all students and their families,” said State Superintendent Chris Reykdal. “Kori Cannon and Dana Wilson work in diverse communities with students who may be learning English or speak a language other than English at home. Their commitment to building structures and systems to support these students benefits everyone in the community and is exactly what we should be doing in public education."

Cannon and Wilson received the honor earlier today at the annual Educator of the Year Awards.

More information: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/news-center/news-releases/kori-cannon-named-2027-state-teacher-year-and-dana-wilson-named-2026-classified-school-employee-year


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The Board has been hard at work on our proposal to update Washington high school graduation requirements. Here's the qui...
10/08/2026

The Board has been hard at work on our proposal to update Washington high school graduation requirements. Here's the quick overview of what we've been working on:

• On Sept. 10, the Board approved a legislative proposal that will be considered during 2027 Legislative Session.

• At the Board's October 14-15 meeting, members will hold a work session to review and provide feedback on a first draft of proposed rules that can be implemented through the Board’s rulemaking authority. The Board is expected to vote on these rules during their meeting in December. If approved, the Board would open a public comment period, which would stay open throughout the 2027 Legislative Session. We'll share more information as it's available.

• Our policy team has been busy meeting with groups across the state and hearing what our partners have to say. Thank you to all the educators, counselors, superintendents, and policymakers who have shared their time with us.

Read our latest newsletter for an overview of the proposal, what happens next and resources to learn more: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSPI/bulletins/42e3c22

Thank you to the Washington School Counselor Association WSCA for the opportunity to share our work to update Washington...
10/05/2026

Thank you to the Washington School Counselor Association WSCA for the opportunity to share our work to update Washington’s state graduation requirements and, most importantly, to hear directly from school counselors about their perspectives on our proposal.

The insight and expertise of school counselors are invaluable as we work to ensure graduation requirements better serve Washington students. We appreciate the thoughtful questions, feedback, and conversation!

What does it look like to build education policy with communities, rather than simply for them?We explored that question...
09/25/2026

What does it look like to build education policy with communities, rather than simply for them?

We explored that question in a piece recently published by the Washington State School Directors' Association. We share some of what we’ve learned about meaningful community engagement through our work to update Washington’s high school graduation requirements and why it matters when developing policy that affects students, families and educators across the state.

Read the full piece here:

All Stories Building Policy with Communities, Not Just for Them By [email protected] September 21, 2026 This article originally appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of WSSDA Direct. Written by: Colton Kaltenfeldt, Communications Manager, Washington State Board of Education. How communities across Washingto...

State board staff spent the day at The Museum of Flight for some professional development and team building. Thank you t...
09/23/2026

State board staff spent the day at The Museum of Flight for some professional development and team building. Thank you to the museum for hosting us and teaching us how to build some incredible paper airplanes!

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