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Nearly 100 Advocates Take Action at the 2026 Charter Public Schools Lobby Day
Students, parents, school staff and leaders rallied in Olympia to fight for enrichment funding Led by the WA Charters Action team, advocates rallied on the Capitol steps in a resounding call to action. We heard from Charter...
WA Charters Intern Spotlight: Sam
Hello, my name is Sam, and I am a charter public school student in Spokane, WA. I have grown up in non-traditional schools, and my experience with them has been amazing. I am a strong believer in educational equity and equal opportunity, and I want...
WA Charters Intern Spotlight: Crystal
My name is Crystal. I am a WSCAG 2025-2026 intern, and I am currently attending a public charter school named Rooted School Vancouver. I'm a Junior and a founding student of Rooted. I appreciate and adore my public charter school! My school,...
Our Response to the Recent U.S. Dept. of Education Changes
On Tuesday, November 18, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it would transition oversight of education programs, previously overseen by the ED, to the U.S. Departments of Labor, Interior, Health and Human Services. ...
Alumni Advocacy Award Recipient — Rochelle
Congratulations to charter public school alum Rochelle, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Alumni Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Alumni Advocacy Award Recipient — Betzy
Congratulations to charter public school alum Betzy, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Alumni Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Parent Advocacy Award Recipient — Yolanda
Congratulations to charter public school parent Yolanda Fontenot, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Parent Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Parent Advocacy Award Recipient — Tina
Congratulations to charter public school parent Tina Rohrback, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Parent Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Student Advocacy Award Recipient — Samantha
Congratulations to charter public school student Samantha, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Student Advocacy Award from WA Charters.