Seattle-area educators, now’s your chance to inspire your students with the wonders of space through in-Person professional development for K-12 teachers and informal educators, with "Classroom CubeSat Flight Experiments Training," via Teachers in Space!

Did you know? May gives us the chance to celebrate several diverse heritages and cultures, with Asian American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawai’ian (AAPI) Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month. 

With support from College Spark, PSESD invites districts in King and Pierce Counties to apply for a 2026 LEADER District Award! The awards celebrate efforts that recruit, retain, and empower a diverse educator workforce and provide funding and/or technical assistance to strengthen these efforts. 

Family engagement is one of the central tenets of Educare Seattle's work. It's one of the things that sets the program apart—a “whole child” approach that allows learning to extend beyond the classroom, bringing families and staff together to build community.

That approach was on full display earlier this month at Educare Seattle's first STEAM Night, which took place on March 26th, 2026. STEAM learning stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, and is designed to foster creativity and problem-solving skills in young learners.

Each year, the Washington State Board of Education's Washington School Recognition Program highlights schools that demonstrate exceptional progress in key areas of student success. 

They have now announced those schools that are being recognized by the Washington School Recognition Program for performance during the 2024-2025 school year, and this year, 163 schools in the PSESD school districts were recognized, out of a total of 379 public schools recognized in 150 school districts across the state of Washington. 

As the most tireless leaders in our schools, school principals must successfully navigate constant challenges, spending their days overseeing schools while also working to support students and teachers alike, so join us as we celebrate their accomplishments on School Principals' Day!

Here at PSESD, we're excited to celebrate the incredible talent of our young artists participating in the 2026 Regional Superintendent High School Art Show!

Each year, this show reminds us of the depth and power of student creativity. Through both their artwork and their personal reflections, these students share stories filled with emotion, insight, and courage.

As the 2026 Art Show unfolds, we invite you to recognize and honor these remarkable students for generously sharing their creativity and vision with us.
 

The PSESD Board of Directors was delighted to meet Maryan Abdow, the 2025 Classified School Employee of the Year, who visited the Board on April 22, 2026. Maryan was introduced to the Board by Amber McCulloch, the Senior Director of Learning, Teaching, and Family Support at PSESD, and who runs the Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year programs.
 

On April 2, educational leaders from across the Puget Sound region gathered at South Seattle College for the 2026 Puget Sound College and Career Network Summit, which focused on improving outcomes for Black and Brown male scholars.

When districts need to understand their financial health but can’t afford expensive data visualization tools, they’re at a disadvantage. Joli Valentino, PSESD’s executive director of business and operations, envisioned a fiscal dashboard that would serve all districts. Under her leadership and the direction of Justin Lanting, director of school finance, a team spanning four educational service districts — PSESD, ESD 113, ESD 114, and ESD 171 — built a free, interactive fiscal dashboard using data from OSPI.

Tacoma Public Library is a great resource for the community, and it's holding some great events for families in the next several weeks!

Pegasus, the Mercer Island High School Creative Arts Magazine, has been recognized with two First Class Ratings from two different scholastic organizations.

Janine Thorn, the chief communications and engagement officer for Bellevue Public Schools, recently contributed an insightful and thought-provoking article to The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) on  "Building a Beloved Community."

In the world of education, the thousands of people who serve among our support professionals are an integral part of the industry and its importance.

That’s why it’s so important to celebrate their contributions each year for Education Support Professionals week, which takes place this year from March 9-13, 2025.

Puyallup School District has announced their 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award recipients.

Now in its fourth year, the Celebrating Excellence awards program honors and recognizes staff, volunteers, and community partners for their outstanding work and unwavering commitment to excellence in supporting the success of students and schools within the Puyallup School District. This annual program serves as a testament to the remarkable dedication and contributions of those who go above and beyond in fostering a thriving educational community.

Celebrated each March 10, Harriet Tubman Day honors one of the most courageous and influential women in U.S. history.