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		<title>Opinion: Washington state is moving to punish superintendents who tell parents the truth about their own children</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16225-vicki-murray-washington-policy-center-pesb-superintendent-parental-rights-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="PESB&#039;s May 15 vote could strip superintendents of their careers for notifying parents about their child&#039;s school gender transition." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16225-vicki-murray-washington-policy-center-pesb-superintendent-parental-rights-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16225-vicki-murray-washington-policy-center-pesb-superintendent-parental-rights-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16225-vicki-murray-washington-policy-center-pesb-superintendent-parental-rights-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16225-vicki-murray-washington-policy-center-pesb-superintendent-parental-rights-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16225-vicki-murray-washington-policy-center-pesb-superintendent-parental-rights.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>PESB's May 15 vote could strip superintendents of their careers for notifying parents about their child's school gender transition.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Governor Ferguson can still put K-12 students and families first</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16189-meg-goudy-mountain-states-policy-center-washington-k12-education-tax-credit-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washington families could lose $723M in K-12 education funds if Gov. Ferguson refuses to opt in to the federal tax credit program." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16189-meg-goudy-mountain-states-policy-center-washington-k12-education-tax-credit-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16189-meg-goudy-mountain-states-policy-center-washington-k12-education-tax-credit-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16189-meg-goudy-mountain-states-policy-center-washington-k12-education-tax-credit-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16189-meg-goudy-mountain-states-policy-center-washington-k12-education-tax-credit-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16189-meg-goudy-mountain-states-policy-center-washington-k12-education-tax-credit.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washington families could lose $723M in K-12 education funds if Gov. Ferguson refuses to opt in to the federal tax credit program.]]></description>
		
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		<title>VIDEO: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15873-washington-superintendent-families-transgender-sports-debate-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discuss concerns about sports policies after one student faced an investigation for harassment." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15873-washington-superintendent-families-transgender-sports-debate-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15873-washington-superintendent-families-transgender-sports-debate-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15873-washington-superintendent-families-transgender-sports-debate-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15873-washington-superintendent-families-transgender-sports-debate-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15873-washington-superintendent-families-transgender-sports-debate.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discuss concerns about sports policies after one student faced an investigation for harassment. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>WA GOP lawmakers press schools chief on gender identity disclosure policies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15706-chris-reykdal-gender-identity-policy-questioned-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washington House Republicans are asking Superintendent Chris Reykdal to explain state guidance on gender identity disclosure following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15706-chris-reykdal-gender-identity-policy-questioned-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15706-chris-reykdal-gender-identity-policy-questioned-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15706-chris-reykdal-gender-identity-policy-questioned-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15706-chris-reykdal-gender-identity-policy-questioned-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15706-chris-reykdal-gender-identity-policy-questioned.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washington House Republicans are asking Superintendent Chris Reykdal to explain state guidance on gender identity disclosure following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘Privacy’ is not a license for government secrecy – Supreme Court’s Mirabelli Ruling puts Washington’s school parental notification policies on notice</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15689-vicki-murray-parental-notification-schools-opinion-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vicki Murray argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental notification policies could affect Washington’s approach to student gender identity nondisclosure in schools." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15689-vicki-murray-parental-notification-schools-opinion-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15689-vicki-murray-parental-notification-schools-opinion-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15689-vicki-murray-parental-notification-schools-opinion-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15689-vicki-murray-parental-notification-schools-opinion-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15689-vicki-murray-parental-notification-schools-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vicki Murray argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental notification policies could affect Washington’s approach to student gender identity nondisclosure in schools. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Puyallup teen wrestler says school ignored her claim of sex assault by male opponent</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="138" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15569-puyallup-wrestling-assault-investigation-300x138.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Pierce County authorities are investigating a sexual assault allegation involving a Puyallup high school wrestling match." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15569-puyallup-wrestling-assault-investigation-300x138.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15569-puyallup-wrestling-assault-investigation-780x359.jpg 780w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15569-puyallup-wrestling-assault-investigation-150x69.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15569-puyallup-wrestling-assault-investigation-768x353.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15569-puyallup-wrestling-assault-investigation.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Pierce County authorities are investigating a sexual assault allegation involving a Puyallup high school wrestling match. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: 24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15502-vicki-murray-ftcs-education-opinion-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vicki Murray argues Washington risks forfeiting $732 million in federal education funding if state leaders do not opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15502-vicki-murray-ftcs-education-opinion-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15502-vicki-murray-ftcs-education-opinion-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15502-vicki-murray-ftcs-education-opinion-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15502-vicki-murray-ftcs-education-opinion-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15502-vicki-murray-ftcs-education-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vicki Murray argues Washington risks forfeiting $732 million in federal education funding if state leaders do not opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>VIDEO: Reykdal tells school districts to &#8216;abide by the law&#8217; on trans athletes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15380-reykdal-trans-athletes-press-conference-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said Washington school districts must follow state law on transgender athletes as citizen initiatives and related Supreme Court cases move forward." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15380-reykdal-trans-athletes-press-conference-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15380-reykdal-trans-athletes-press-conference-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15380-reykdal-trans-athletes-press-conference-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15380-reykdal-trans-athletes-press-conference-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15380-reykdal-trans-athletes-press-conference.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said Washington school districts must follow state law on transgender athletes as citizen initiatives and related Supreme Court cases move forward.]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14993-washington-parental-rights-lawsuit-hb1296-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates parental rights and constitutional protections in education." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14993-washington-parental-rights-lawsuit-hb1296-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14993-washington-parental-rights-lawsuit-hb1296-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14993-washington-parental-rights-lawsuit-hb1296-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14993-washington-parental-rights-lawsuit-hb1296-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14993-washington-parental-rights-lawsuit-hb1296.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates parental rights and constitutional protections in education. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Two paths to power – voting and signing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14978-nancy-churchill-voting-signing-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nancy Churchill urges Washington voters to act on both their ballots and new initiatives, emphasizing that voting and signing petitions are the two key paths to reclaim political power from Olympia." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14978-nancy-churchill-voting-signing-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14978-nancy-churchill-voting-signing-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14978-nancy-churchill-voting-signing-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14978-nancy-churchill-voting-signing-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14978-nancy-churchill-voting-signing-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Nancy Churchill urges Washington voters to act on both their ballots and new initiatives, emphasizing that voting and signing petitions are the two key paths to reclaim political power from Olympia. ]]></description>
		
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