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A Major Milestone for WA Charters
Dear Friends, Yesterday, we reached a major milestone in our fight to ensure that charter public schools continue to serve Washington families. I’m excited to announce that a diverse group of organizations, along with current and former legislators...
Calling All Educators! Join Us for Winter Educators’ Night, Feb 22
WA Charters will be hosting a night just for educators on February 22! Are you a teacher or a professional looking to find your place in the public education space? Join us at this event in South Seattle for the chance to network with other...
Our Statement: In the Aftermath of the 2016 Election, What It Means to Be WA Charter Supporters
As the dust continues to settle from the national election, we want to take a minute and define what it means to be a charter school supporter, particularly here in Washington state. Voters in this state, along with our elected representatives,...
Kids Win: Early Victory as Judge Tosses Baseless Claims, Dismisses Lobbying Organizations from Charter School Lawsuit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Contact: Maggie Meyers at (724) 263-9826 Dismissal Underscores Political Nature of Lawsuit SEATTLE, Wash. – In a decision released earlier today, King County Superior Court Judge John H. Chun...
Meet the Leader: Q&A with Green Dot Principal Walter Chen
WA Charters sat down with Walter Chen, Green Dot Public Schools' founding principal for its new middle school in Seattle's Rainier Valley, set to open to sixth graders in fall 2017. Here's what we learned about where Walter's been, what fuels his...
Update: Parent-Led Steering Committee Sets Priorities for Parent Leadership and Engagement
Committee Completes First Major Objective, Lays Groundwork for Design and Implementation of Programming at Two School Sites Seattle, Wash. – In partnership with the Somali Parent Education Board (SPEB), a local grassroots organization, WA...
Smarter Balanced Assessment Results Show Promising Gains For Students at Washington’s First-Year Charter Public Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2016CONTACT: Maggie Meyers at (724) 263-9826 As Schools Head into Second Year, Advocates Look Forward to Tracking Another Year of Academic Gains SEATTLE, Wash. – Results of the Smarter Balanced assessments for the...
Fast Facts About WA’s Charter Public Schools
Did you know... Charter public schools are committed to providing diverse communities, especially those often left behind by traditional schools, with excellent educational opportunities. Washington’s eight charter public schools are serving...
An Educator’s Open Letter to Legislators: Please Save Public Charter Schools
Dear Legislators: I am a Washington resident and an educator with a graduate degree in education from Stanford University who has worked in district, charter, and international schools. I am a lifelong Democrat who cares deeply about public...