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PRIDE Prep Student Goes To Washington, D.C. For Service Project Helping the Homeless
Tyler Fiorino is a student, a Boy Scout, and a champion for the homeless. He’s also only thirteen years old, and yet he was recently featured in The Spokesman-Review for his work helping local homeless people in his city stay warm during the winter...
More than 600 Gather for Spokane International Academy’s International Night
Last Friday, more than 600 students, families, and Spokane community members hailed on Spokane International Academy (SIA) for a night of internationally-themed activities. SIA students from all grade levels took guests on a thoughtfully curated...
What Parents Are Saying About WA Charters’ Third Annual Conference – The Urgency of Now: Fusing Equity and Innovation
Last week, parents, educators and partners gathered to connect with peers and industry leaders from across the state and country at WA Charters’ third annual statewide conference. It was both a celebration of charter public schools’ success in...
Meet the Parent: Danielle Davies
WA Charters' Franki McDaniel recently sat down with Tacoma charter parent Danielle Davies. Here's what Danielle had to say about why charters are the right fit for her family, and her views on parent involvement. Where do you live, and what...
McCleary Update: Background, Policy Priorities, and What’s Next
By Mitch Price The state legislature recently completed its regularly scheduled 105-day legislative session without adopting a budget nor the education policy changes mandated by the state Supreme Court in the McCleary school funding case. Earlier...
As Lobbyists Try to Rush El Centro vs. Washington Appeal, a Parent and Student Speak Up
Shirline Wilson and her son, Miles, File a Declaration in El Centro Case Reminding Court What’s Really Best for Kids Shirline Wilson is a mom like any other. Protective and loving, she only wants what is best for her child, which is why...
Getting Plugged into the WA Charters Network: A Recap from Educators’ Night
Last Wednesday, a robust crowd of more than 75 gathered for a fun and engaging evening at WA Charters’ Educators’ Night. We were so glad to see such an enthusiastic and supportive group of attendees and school representatives. Teachers and other...
Moving Towards Authentic Parent Engagement: Insights from Somali Parent Education Board Co-Founder Regina Elmi
Regina Elmi, co-founder of the Somali Parent Education Board (SPEB), recently sat down with WA Charters to discuss how SPEB is delivering on its mission to close the education gap by elevating parent leaders. WA Charters is proud to have SPEB as a...
Spread the Word! Tacoma Charter Schools Tour, January 12
Find the right school for your child at our school tours event, January 12! Help your child reach their potential in one of Tacoma’s charter public schools. It’s never too early to start thinking about school enrollment for Fall, 2017....