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Student Q&A with Kh’Merrion (KK), RVLA
KK is in the 10th grade at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy. We recently sat down with KK to learn more about her educational journey and experience at RVLA. Kh'Merrion (KK), 10th Grade, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy What drew you to RVLA? I’ve been going to RVLA...
WA Charters: Our Values in Action – Aspiring Antiracism
The Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) has four core values: Aspiring Antiracism, Cultural Humility, Educational Justice and Collaborative Partnerships. In this series, we will explore how these values show up in our...
Graduate Spotlight: Christopher Intanam, Summit Sierra, Seattle
Christopher Intanam, Class of 2021, Summit Sierra Chris Intanam believes that with time and dedication, he can excel at anything he puts his mind to. This 2021 Summit Sierra graduate is motivated by challenges, personal growth and discovering the joy in learning....
More students, more grades: Kitsap’s first charter school growing in its second year
Published here on the Kitsap Sun - Peiyu Lin First-grade students gather in class at Catalyst Public Schools in Bremerton's Manette neighborhood Jessica Correa transferred her son from View Ridge Elementary School in Bremerton this fall, in search of an atmosphere...
Meet Whatcom Intergenerational High School: Bellingham’s New Public Charter School
“With the opening of Whatcom Intergenerational High School, and the return to in-person learning, our community now has a new option that broadens opportunities to choose the kind of public education our children should have: A safe space for students to fully...
Students at Charter Public Schools Get a Warm Welcome Back in Buildings
State’s Free, Public Options Continue to Adapt and Respond to Pandemic Challenges
September 1, 2021
Meet Why Not You Academy: Des Moines’ New Public Charter School
“We’ve always held the belief that life’s successes start with a good education, but recognize that access isn’t always created equally for all. This school is a longtime dream of ours and it was important for us to find a way to combine traditional classroom learning...
Meet Pullman Community Montessori: Pullman’s New Public Charter School
With the belief that all children deserve the opportunity to have the education that works best for them, Pullman Community Montessori (PCM) is launching Pullman’s first charter public school, and the state’s first Montessori charter model. Relying on over 100 years...
Meet Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary: Tacoma’s New Public Charter School
“As the first day of school gets closer, my anticipation heightens because we have wonderful scholars and families and an amazing team.” -- Chassity Hutchins, Vice Principal of Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary Opening its doors in Tacoma this August, Impact |...
Meet Pinnacles Prep: Wenatchee’s New Public Charter School
Designed with and for the community, Pinnacles Prep is devoted to serving middle and high school scholars in the Wenatchee Valley with collaborative and place-based learning opportunities. Pinnacles Prep aims to develop the leaders driving Wenatchee Valley’s future by...