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Fundraising Learning Series: Q&A with Scott Canfield, Why Not You Academy
Scott Canfield, Co-Founder of Why Not You Academy (WYNA), shared how he and his board secured the partnership with the Why Not You Foundation. How did you learn about and connect to the Why Not You Foundation? We did our due...
Fundraising Learning Series: Q&A with Travis Franklin, Spokane International Academy
Travis Franklin, SIA CEO shared his advice on DonorsChoose. Travis used DonorsChoose for four years as a classroom teacher and raised $50,000 worth of classroom supplies, including book sets and a 3D printer. The platform empowers teachers to...
WA Charters Announces New Co-Presidents, Starting July 1
The WA Charters Board of Directors is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2022, Rekha Bhatt, Haid Bloxham, and Natalie Hester will be stepping into the roles of Co-Presidents to lead WA Charters in our next chapter. The co-presidency model...
Our Statement on Summit Public Schools 2019-20 State Audit
WA Charters takes the audit findings around the issue of certification for 26 Summit public school teachers in 2019-20 very seriously. By law, charter public schools in WA are required to be staffed by certified teachers with the same limited...
Fundraising Learning Series: Q&A with Joe Hailey, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
What inspires you to be a part of the charter movement in Washington State? I was introduced to the sector by a classmate in United Way’s 2012 Project Lead cohort. As I considered an invitation to join a local charter school board, I had the...
Our Statement on Summit Atlas’ Charter Renewal
WA Charters congratulates Summit Public Schools: Atlas on a renewal of its charter, which will enable Atlas to continue providing an outstanding public education for students in the West Seattle area. The State Charter School Commission...
Our Statement on Ukraine
Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine as they fight against Vladimir Putin’s deplorable invasion of their homeland. To the Ukrainian families in and beyond our charter public school sector: our hearts and minds are with you as you move through...
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...
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...