WA officials challenge Education Department firings
Still, the state's superintendent of public schools said there would be a “much bigger impact” if Congress or the executive ...
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WA Superintendent to Mead School Board: ‘Follow state law’ not Trump’s directive
WA Superintendent Chris Reykdal had a message for the Mead School Board that feels caught between state and federal ...
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Special education students need more than an infusion of money
Special education has long been underfunded by the state, and its mounting costs threaten to bankrupt school districts. But that's only part of the problem.
State Superintendent weighs in on Mead School Board letter to feds: 'Follow state law, follow state law and then if you're not sure, follow state law'
With the Mead School Board saying it's caught in a "legal dilemma," Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal cautioned the board to follow his guidance as the Trump Administration's executive orders ...
Washington Superintendent defends state gender policies as Mead School District seeks federal intervention
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says schools must comply with state laws despite recent executive orders from President ...
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‘This is going to end in court:’ Washington Superintendent addresses Trump’s education cuts
Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal held a news conference Thursday afternoon to address concerns ...
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MLSD, OSPI spar over transgender athletics
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has responded to a letter from the Moses Lake School District Board of ...
State warns La Center schools could lose funding over non-compliance with gender policies
There's a battle between Washington state and the small southwest La Center School District surrounding how the district ...
Superintendent Reykdal: State funding is down $1,000 per student in Washington
As school districts across Washington face budget challenges that threaten to shutter vital programs and consolidate schools, ...
NTSB says U.S. has already seen 140 plane crashes in 2025
We are two and a half months into 2025, and according to data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), they are ...
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s ...
State superintendent warns of potential for 'exceedingly painful' impact from federal education cuts
Washington state joined 20 other states in a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from drastically reducing the U.S. Department of Education's workforce.