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Surprise! Seahawks Quandre Diggs and Michael Dickson zoom into virtual classes at Seattle high school
Like all of their counterparts throughout the state, the students at Summit Sierra High School in Seattle have had to adjust to attending classes online since the middle of March. This week, though, when they logged onto their computers for...
Charter Sector Community Update: Crisis Meets Innovation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to our schools and communities. WA Charters is working alongside our members, our supporters, and our partners to ensure equitable, high-quality education for all students in the face of...
Meet Bridget Lester: First Grade Teacher at Catalyst Public Schools
Bridget and her son Jacob My first glimpse of Catalyst Public Schools was at Monica’s Café in the heart of Silverdale. There, I met with school leaders Tatiana and Amanda to learn about their brand-new public charter school. I was exploring...
Call for CSP Subgrant Reviewers
WA Charters seeks peer reviewers for CSP subgrant competition – summer 2020 WA Charters is seeking peer reviewers with experience in the charter public school sector to serve on an Application Review Team for the Charter School Program subgrant...
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...