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Letter from Larry: Teachers of the Year Prepare Students for College and Work

Last week, nine outstanding teachers were recognized for their incredible contributions to Washington students. Each came from a different region of the state, many taught different subjects and all had different approaches for reaching and teaching students. One aspect, however, united these amazing educators: Every single one of them demonstrates a commitment to preparing all students for the world of college and work.

We believe these teachers have much to offer in their communities and the state at large. That's why, this week, we will announce a new partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to help these teachers meet with other educators to share best practices, and help to increase excellent teaching and student engagement across the state. We're also working on a project to utilize and connect with winners from previous years, so stay tuned.