Special Projects

Student Stories by Monica Velasquez

Student Stories: The Differences Between Philippine and American Schools

With the popularization of foreign exchange programs and movements to adopt teaching methods from other countries, Americans have shown a growing interest in school systems around…
Feb 16, 2024
OSPI Student Stories by Trillium Keith

Student Stories: How My School Is Improving the AP Exam Experience

Advanced placement (AP) classes are courses a student may enroll in which accelerate learning and may count as college credit. Other advanced learning programs, such as…
Feb 06, 2024
Student Stories by Amira Saadi

Student Stories: How to Be a Teenager

I had one goal for the new year: Good grades. My thoughts were boggled into a box since I was young. When people asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I went directly…
Dec 05, 2023
Student story by Monica Velasquez

Student Stories: Academic Burnout Is Real and Preventable

My junior year so far has been very eventful. With a rapid increase in workload, responsibilities, and deadlines, it’s easy to feel burnt out. Material that used to come easily to…
Nov 28, 2023
Student Stories by Sein Kim

Student Stories: Washington State History as a Graduation Requirement

Do you know what’s noteworthy about Washington state’s high school graduation requirements? It’s Washington state history. From seventh to 12th grade, all students in Washington…
Nov 21, 2023
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Actionable Tools for Families in Youth Health and Well-Being Fact Sheets

Over the past five years, Washington state has made great strides in K–12 school safety, including the creation of regional school safety centers, a mandatory threat assessment…
Nov 09, 2023

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