Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
| Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
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| Agency Profile | |
| Superintendent: | Chris Reykdal |
| Year founded: | 1889 |
| Website: | Department Home Page |
The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction oversees public K-12 education in Washington. Click here for more information about the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Structure
Mission
The mission statement of the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction reads:[1]
| “ | Transform K–12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.[2] | ” |
Superintendent
The current Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction is Chris Reykdal (nonpartisan). Reykdal assumed office in 2017.
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education consists of 14 members who serve four-year terms. The board also includes two non-voting members. The Governor appoints seven lay members. Five members are appointed by public school boards throughout the state and one member is appointed by private school boards. The Superintendent of Public Instruction also serves on the board. Voting members except the state superintendent are restricted to two terms on the board. The Washington Association of Student Councils picks two high school students each year to serve as non-voting members. The board's responsibilities include development of accountability standards, assessment of charter school performance and creation of programs to ensure career and college readiness.[3]
See also
- United States education agencies
- Washington
- Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Public education in Washington
- School board elections portal
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, "About the Agency," accessed August 5, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ The Washington State Board of Education, "Membership Overview," accessed March 13, 2025
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