STATEWIDE INDICATORS OF EDUCATION SYSTEM HEALTH AND CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING - 2024 Report and Recommendations

Oct 15, 2026

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Washington State Board of Education 2024 biennial report evaluates the statewide indicators of education system health established in 2013, using a shared framework for assessing overall system conditions and guiding strategic alignment. It summarizes progress on statutory indicators for the All Students group, explains that most goals were not met for key measures, and presents evidence-based recommendations. Recommendations focus on expanding publicly funded learning opportunities, improving early literacy and science access, adjusting funding priorities, broadening accountability to include conditions for learning, and strengthening data collection for continuous improvement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Executive Summary

Recommendations

Challenges

Background Information

Status of the Statutorily Required Indicators

Conditions for Learning

Appendix A: Status of the Statewide Indicators of the Educational System Health

STATEWIDE INDICATORS OF EDUCATION SYSTEM HEALTH AND CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING 2024 Report and Recommendations The mission of the State Board of Education is to cultivate an equitable and inclusive K- 12 education system that fulfills our vision of every student being empowered with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive ina changing world. Our Vision and Mission The mission of the State Board of Education is to cultivate an equitable and inclusive K-12 education system that fulfills our vision of every student being empowered with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a changing world. This means helping students develop a strong foundation in core subjects; equipping them with practical, applying real-world skills in various contexts; and nurturing their passions to facilitate both personal and academic growth. Our goal is to ensure that students are well prepared for what comes next, whether that means community involvement, continuing their education, or starting their careers. Acknowledgements The SBE is pleased to acknowledge and thank our partner agencies for their assistance with portions of this work. The input and support the Board received from other state agencies and organizations greatly improved this work and promoted further alignment of strategic planning across educational agencies. Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) Education Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee (EOGOAC) Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Education Research and Data Center (ERDC) Community Center for Education Results (CCER) Learning Policy Institute (LPI) The Board also appreciates the technical assistance provided by the Assessment and Student Information department in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Education Research Data Center in the Office of Financial Management in preparing the data analyzed in this report. Please direct questions regarding this report to the following SBE staff: Washington State Board of Education [Andrew.Parr@K12.wa.us](Andrew.Parr@K12.wa.us) Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 3 Recommendations.............................................................................................................................. 4 Challenges ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Background Information........................................................................................................................ 6 Status of the Statutorily Required Indicators...................................................................................... 7 Conditions for Learning ....................................................................................................................... 10 Appendix A: Status of the Statewide Indicators of the Educational System Health .................... 14 STATEWIDE INDICATORS OF EDUCATION SYSTEM HEALTH 2024 BIENNIAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Executive Summary The Indicators of Educational System Health, established in 2013 by the Washington State Legislature, create a common framework upon which to evaluate the overall health of the educational system and for state agencies to align with in strategic planning. The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) reports on the health of Washington’s educational system every two years. The six indicators specified in statute are intended to provide a high-level snapshot of the condition of our education system, but do not provide a complete picture of the health of Washington’s educational system. In addition to setting performance targets and endpo

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Indicators of Educational System Health?

They create a common framework to evaluate the overall health of the education system and help state agencies align strategic planning. The report provides a high-level snapshot and does not capture the complete picture of system health.

How often does the Washington State Board of Education report on education system health?

The Board reports every two years. The 2024 report covers the biennial indicator review and associated targets.

What recommendations does the Board make when indicators are not on track?

The Board recommends increasing investments in high-quality learning opportunities, providing equitable access to evidence-based early literacy and strong science education, prioritizing funding to address diverse student needs, broadening accountability to include conditions for learning, and collecting data on resources and school climate to support continuous improvement.

Oct 15, 2026

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