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Statement on Governor’s Proclamation to close K-12 school buildings for the remainder of the school year
All charter public schools in Washington state are following the proclamation from the Governor to close all K-12 school buildings for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Charter public schools recognize closing school buildings for the rest...
FAQ: Washington Charter Public Schools, COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
We recognize school closures related to COVID-19 are extremely difficult for students, staff, families and the community and that you’ll have questions. Below are answers to some questions you may have about the school closures. For more...
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 is an unprecedented crisis. In an effort to support our community of schools, parents, families, and stakeholders, WA Charters is offering a list of useful public resources. This page will be regularly updated as new resources emerge....
Statement on Governor’s Proclamation to close K-12 schools
All charter public schools in Washington state are following the proclamation from the Governor to close all K-12 schools no later than March 17 until April 24. Each school has been actively communicating transition details to their students,...
Charter schools are public schools and deserve more equitable funding
Editor’s note: Today’s guest editorial originally appeared in The Columbian. Editorial content from other publications and authors is provided to give readers a sampling of regional and national opinion and does not necessarily reflect...
Charter schools are public schools and deserve more equitable funding
This month, Washington’s voters will consider 184 public-school levies and 20 bond measures representing a collective $6.75 billion, according to the Washington Education Association (WEA). But, even if voters approve the measures, the state’s nine...
Harris introduces bill on charter school administration
State Rep. Paul Harris is hoping that a bill he introduced last week will improve success of charter schools. On Jan. 30 House Bill 2853, primarily sponsored by Harris, R-Vancouver, was heard in the House Committee on Education. The bill’s main...
Dare to be different – PRIDE Schools Annual Fundraising Gala
Join our fantastic night of fundraising for PRIDE Schools – PRIDE Prep Middle School and Innovation High School – on February 6th, 2020! This event will include hors d'oeuvres & beverages, silent & live auctions, student...
Charter school for teen parents opens in September
SPOKANE, Wash. — Sometimes kids can be a handful. Imagine being a teen parent, having to juggle school, your child and possibly work. A new charter school opening this fall is hoping to help. Some days, for 15-year-old Dawn Stradley-Seager, she has...