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New WA Charters Leadership Strengthens Support for Member Schools, Additional Public School Options
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2026 New WA Charters Leadership Strengthens Support for Member Schools, Additional Public School Options Organizational restructuring sharpens focus on a public education system that includes diverse, high-quality public school models...
Senior Spotlight: Sam Manley | Innovation High School, Spokane
Sam Manley has a quote he'd use to sum up his high school experience — it's from Guardians of the Galaxy, and it goes something like: "What percentage of a plan do you have? I dunno… 12 percent?" For Sam, that captures something true: high school was less about having...
Senior Spotlight: Aubrie | Lumen High School, Spokane
For Aubrie, senior year has meant navigating one of the biggest transitions of her life while staying focused on the future she's building for herself and her family. Funny, motivated, and grounded in her relationships with friends and family, Aubrie found her way to...
Senior Spotlight: Imanii Ford | Summit Sierra, Seattle
Imanii Ford has always known who she is. Confident, energetic, and — by her own account — consistently fashionable for every occasion. But four years at Summit Sierra Charter High School gave her something she didn't expect: clarity about who she wants to become. "My...
WA Charters Intern Spotlight: Khi’lani
Hello! My name is Khi’lani. I joined this program to learn more about policy and how to effectively advocate for what is right. I want to make a meaningful difference not only in my own life, but also in the lives of others around me. This internship is an exciting...
WA Charters Intern Spotlight: Payton
My name is Payton and I applied to be a WCSAG intern because I have always been interested in politics, leadership, and what opportunities come out of working in high leadership and communication settings. I grew up in a political family, where conversations about...
A Message from Chris Korsmo on the Future of WA Charters
I have some personal news to share: I will be stepping down as Executive Director of the Washington State Charter Schools Association at the end of the 2026 calendar year. This was not an easy decision, but I leave with enormous hope for what comes next for the...
WA Charters Intern Spotlight: Joshua
My name is Joshua. I am now an intern in the WSCAG class of 2025-2026. I am also a student at the Rooted School Vancouver in Washington. I am very grateful to have worked in the charter public school environment. My school has helped me in many ways and provided me...
Remembering Tina Rohrbach, 2025 Oustanding Parent Advocacy Award Recipient
It is with profound sadness that WA Charters shares the news of the passing of Tina Rohrbach, a beloved member of our charter public school community and a 2025 recipient of our Outstanding Parent Advocacy Award. Tina passed away on February 11, 2026, after a...
Critical Funding for Charter Public Schools Left Out of 2026 Supplemental Budget
After months of advocacy, testimony, and tireless work by our school leaders, families, students, lobby team, and the WA Charters staff, the 2026 Supplemental State Operating Budget has been finalized without the critical $7.5...