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Meet Washington’s charter public school teachers.
At Washington's charter public schools, talented educators are transforming classrooms and communities. Washington's law is ranked among top in the nation for its high level of accountability in exchange for flexibility to offer innovative options...
What we mean when we talk about “Community”
By Derek Dias and Francesca McDaniel, WA Charters Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Team Imagine your community. What does it look like? Is it a place or a group of people? Or, are you thinking of a distinct memory of belonging? “Community”,...
When it comes to special education, Washington charter public schools are setting a high bar, new research shows
Seattle—A recent study conducted by the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) found that charter schools in Washington state, on average, enroll higher percentages of students with disabilities than the state average — and considerably more...
Volunteer and Help WA’s Charters Prepare for the New School Year
Summer is here, and preparations for next school year are already in full swing! Over the next month, WA Charters will be hosting weeks of service at several of our state’s charter public schools, which will be welcoming students back in August! We...
Four Questions for Debra Sullivan, Founder of Ashé Prep
Recently, we sat down with Debra Sullivan, founder Washington's newest charter school – Ashé Prep – which is set to open in 2019. Here's what we learned about this visionary leader. What is your personal 'why' - why you are passionate about...
Our Statement on the Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy and Executive Order
Today, it has been reported that the President will issue an executive order ending family separation on the US/Mexico border, the direct result of a policy put into place by the Trump administration. The damage already done to families and...
Hearing Draws Statewide News Coverage and Editorial Board Support for Charter Families
The May 17 state Supreme Court hearing on the charter school case captured the attention of media statewide. Here is a roundup of key coverage on the latest legal milestone, including several strong editorials from major statewide newspapers,...
Meet Jalen.
My name is Jalen Johnson, and I’m a junior at Summit Sierra. Let’s flash back to 8th grade. I was a quiet and anxious kid, feeling defined and constrained by my diagnoses of Autism and ADHD. I was a B/B- student, and not hopeful about my...
Hiring Season Is in Full Swing!
It's Hiring Season! We're on the hunt for innovative teachers and administrators who are committed to educational equity and excellence to teach and lead Washington's charter public schools in Fall 2019. Recently, we co-hosted the state's first...