OSPI has been in the process of revising and updating K-12 learning standards for the past couple of years.

• ELA and Math Standards are now finalized and ready for implementation starting in March of 2026.
• Revised Science standards should be released in the near future.
• Check out this slide deck to learn more about the revisions and timelines for adoption and implementation.
• Check out this slide deck to learn more about Learning Standards vs. Instructional Materials-OSPI
• Check out the Washington State Learning Standards Review website for links to timelines, webinars, videos and other resources to understand the review process as well as changes to the standards.

Washington State K-12 Standards for ELA

• What's New in the ELA Standards
• Key Shifts in the ELA Standards
• Initial ELA Learning Standards
• ELA Draft Language Crosswalk K-12

Washington State K-12 Learning Standards for Math

• What's New in the Math Standards
• Initial Math Learning Standards
• Key Shifts in the Math Standards
• Draft math standards crosswalk

Washington State K-12 Learning Standards for Financial Education

• Summary of Financial Education Standards Changes
• Draft Financial Education Learning Standards

Posted by wiharris On 20 March, 2026 at 3:47 PM