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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...
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 to be part of...
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, Rooted, has helped me in...
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. Washington State...