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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...
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.
Student Advocacy Award Recipient — Gabriel
Congratulations to charter public school student Gabriel, who received the Outstanding Student Advocacy Award from WA Charters in October 2025.
Big news: Impact | Puget Sound is expanding!
Earlier this month, the Washington State Charter School Commission — the governing body and main authorizer for charter public schools in Washington — voted to approve Impact | Puget Sound’s plan to expand into middle and high school grades.
Senior Spotlight: Nadia Hernandez | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, Seattle, WA
Nadia grew significantly as a person during her time at RVLA. Her willingness to try new things was a direct result of her teachers’ encouragement. “If I hadn’t been at RVLA, I wouldn’t be as confident as I am right now.”