Chris Reykdal is a transformational, visionary leader with a career in public education and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right for students. First elected in 2017, Chris Reykdal is currently serving in his third term as Washington’s 16th State Superintendent.

We built regional mental health networks for students, and youth anxiety and suicide is declining in Washington state; We now have Career and Technical Education (CTE) graduation pathways and 52% of our graduates have taken two or more CTE courses (it was 38% when I took office);

1 day ago · Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal spoke in defense of transgender athletes in girls sports in an address Thursday, claiming it was "inaccurate" to say there are ...

Christopher Paul Simon Reykdal [1] (born September 12, 1972) is an American educator and politician serving as the 15th Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction since 2017. Previously, he served as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 22nd district for three terms.

Oct 16, 2024 · David Olson, a longtime Peninsula School District board member, hopes to unseat incumbent Chris Reykdal, seeking a third term as head of the state’s K-12 schools in the Nov. 5 general election. Both say the state has fallen behind in its mandate to fully fund public education.

2 days ago · Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal issued the following statement in response to the deadline: I want to be clear: Dear Colleague Letters do not hold the power of law. The letter even ...

1 day ago · In response to Trainor’s announcement, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal advised schools that the state already has laws against discrimination in public education ...

Chris Reykdal, State Superintendent. Amber Palmer, Executive Assistant | 360-742-7825. Superintendent Reykdal directs an agency of more than 400 employees, centering OSPI’s work on equity, supporting the whole child, and providing excellent customer service and transparency to districts, the Legislature, media, and community members.

Jan 16, 2025 · Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal warned Thursday that Washington is not living up to its constitutional obligation to cover the cost of basic education and faces the “very serious possibility” of landing back in …

I began my professional career as a public school teacher, I’ve served on a local school board, spent fourteen years as an executive in our State’s public community and technical college system, six years served in the Legislature, and the last …