WA Public Charter Schools Initiative Now State Law
Dear I-1240 supporters: The Washington Public Charter Schools Initiative (I-1240) became state law today after the November 2012 election was officially certified. We’d like to…
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Just in time for back to school! 🎒 ✏️ 🏫 ICYMI Summit Atlas recently opened a new building for their students to learn in, just in time for back to school! READ 👉 bit.ly/2M7YR9y
ICYMI: A recent study by CRPE - Center on Reinventing Public Education report shows that #Washington charter public schools are setting the bar high and serving special education students at a higher rate than district public schools.
Read more here: bit.ly/2nrwyVO
#sped #specialeducation #charterschools
Find out what it's like inside of Washington's charter public schools, where teachers can customize curriculum for different learning styles and give students the personal attention they need to succeed.
ICYMI: Learn more about the recipients of our 2018-2019 WA Charters School Leadership and Design Fellowship! We’ll support the fellows as they prepare to submit charter applications to authorizers in March 2019 or March 2020 and if approved, their schools will open in August 2020 or 2021. Check out more details about the founders and their proposed schools: bit.ly/2udXtIt
We're hearing from folks looking for ways to support the loved ones of Erika, Bella, Elisa and Tytis Boquet, the SOAR Academy family whose lives were lost in a fatal car accident this week. Here's one way you can help.
There's still time to join Impact Public Schools THIS WEEK to volunteer for a day of service and help prepare the campus for back to school!
If you can't make it this week, stop by SOAR Academy August 23-25 and lend a hand!
Learn more: wacharters.org/2018dayofservice/
August 13-17 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day; half-days available
Impact Public Schools
Sign up here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SX8KD78
Volunteerism Activities: General school set up, painting, cleaning, etc.
August 23, 24, 25 | Times variable by day (most volunteers needed on August 25)
SOAR Academy – Greendot Destiny Campus
Sign up here: www.tfaforms.com/4683512
Volunteerism Activities: School playground construction
Our hearts are heavy with the tragic news that two SOAR Academy students, a sibling, and their parent are among the victims of a fatal car accident this week. Grief counselors are on site to support SOAR's community through this devastating loss.
A Democrats for Education Reform poll found that "76% of voters strongly agree that 'we need to do more to identify and reward great teachers who make a difference.'" We couldn't agree more!
What else do voters think about "education progressive" policies? Find out here: bit.ly/2MvOfyh
ICYMI: When some Summit Atlas students go back to school they'll be learning in a new building!
Read more here: www.westsideseattle.com/robinson-papers/2018/08/03/summit-atlas-charter-school-grand-opening-show...
READ: How did a progressive Democrat become a charter public school believer?
“In urban districts across the state, charter public schools are the most effective in closing that achievement gap, often dramatically. Recent data collected by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education demonstrate how urban charters are producing incredible academic results for disadvantaged children.
While the achievement gap in urban district schools sits at 34 percentage points for African-American students, that gap in urban charters is 10 percentage points. In Boston, where there is a robust charter sector, the gap among African-American children attending charters is six percentage points, and Boston charters have completely closed the gap among Latino children.”
Read more of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools' article here: bit.ly/2MgnO3F
ICYMI: Green Dot Public Schools successfully opened middle school grades for Rainier Valley Leadership Academy last year, and will open Rainier Valley Leadership Academy High School this fall led by Seattle native Arneidra Austin-Lloyd!
“At RVLA High School, students will have the opportunity to prepare for college, leadership and life in a safe environment filled with teachers and staff that personally care for them –“ Principal Arneidra Austin-Lloyd
Get to know some of the passionate educators that are founding the school! bit.ly/2LH2x25
Join Impact Public Schools THIS WEEK and volunteer for a day of service.
Can't make it this week? Join SOAR Academy August 23-25!
Learn more: wacharters.org/2018dayofservice/
August 13-17 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day; half-days available
Impact Public Schools
Sign up here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SX8KD78
Volunteerism Activities: General school set up, painting, cleaning, etc.
August 23, 24, 25 | Times variable by day (most volunteers needed on August 25)
SOAR Academy – Greendot Destiny Campus
Sign up here: www.tfaforms.com/4683512
Volunteerism Activities: School playground construction
A recent poll by Democrats for Education Reform found that 65% of voters want "a variety of public school options for their kids - including #charterschools, magnet schools, and career academies - no matter where they live or how much money they have." What else do "education progressive" voters think?
Find out more here: bit.ly/2MvOfyh
Huge shout out to the more than 40 volunteers who turned out for Willow Public School, Walla Walla's day of service on Saturday. Because of your support, Willow is ready to welcome students for orientation TODAY!
Help teachers and students prepare for the new school year and volunteer for a day of service! You can lend a hand THIS WEEK at Impact Public Schools August 13-17.
Can't make it out this week? You have another chance to help at SOAR Academy August 23-25.
Sign up here: wacharters.org/2018dayofservice/
August 13-17 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day; half-days available
Impact Public Schools
Sign up here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SX8KD78
Volunteerism Activities: General school set up, painting, cleaning, etc.
August 23, 24, 25 | Times variable by day (most volunteers needed on August 25)
SOAR Academy – Greendot Destiny Campus
Sign up here: www.tfaforms.com/4683512
Volunteerism Activities: School playground construction