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Educator Spotlight: Erin Galloway
We recently sat down with Erin Galloway, Academic Intervention Specialist and Instructional Coach with Seneca Family of Agencies. Erin, a Seattle native and nine-year public school teaching veteran who specializes in low incidence disabilities,...
Impact Public Schools Receives $1 Million Grant from Charter School Growth Fund
Impact Public Schools Receives $1 Million Grant from Charter School Growth Fund Washington-Based Charter Public School Organization Receives Its Second Prestigious Funding Award to Support Launch SEATTLE – Today, the Charter School Growth...
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...