OEO in the News

Oct. 22, 2009
Seattle's Child Magazine: Ask the Education Ombudsman
Note: The actual number of OEO cases is 473. The article reports that the Ombudsman’s office intervened in 317 cases.

Sept. 28, 2008
Washington public schools ombudsman Adie Simmons helps families cope with the complexities

May 2008
New education office welcomes parents questions and gives help around the state

April 28, 2008
Agency helps navigate schools

April 28, 2008
New state agency guides parents through educational system

April 15, 2008
An ombudsman in education—state education office helps students achieve

April 7, 2008
School Ombudsman Takes Complaints (audio)

April 2, 2008
South Mom, North Teacher

April 2, 2008
Education ombudsman will head Sunnyside gathering

Fall 2007
Family, Community Involvement Key to School Success

Dec. 5, 2006
Parents key to kids' education