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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,...
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. ...
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.
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.
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.”
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bullock | Summit Olympus High School, Tacoma, WA
When he started at Summit Olympus during his sophomore year, he couldn’t have imagined where it would take him over the next three years. He credits his teachers for their thoughtful and personal approach to teaching. “All the staff are amazing. They spend a lot of time on making sure that everyone knows what they’re doing and getting the help they need.
Senior Spotlight: Rochelle Jeffries | Why Not You Academy, Des Moines, WA
“All the opportunities that they have given me at Why Not You have allowed me to tap into my inner self and understand what I am here to do. I’ve been able to connect with other people and have internships with business leaders, shadow days with lawyers, and figure out what my purpose is on this earth.”