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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...
RESOURCE: Applying for DACA Status Renewal
On September 5th, 2017, the Trump Administration announced its decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is not accepting requests from...
Every day at Rainier Prep is a ritual of community engagement
By Matt Halvorson I got there bright and early, just before the beginning of the school day at Rainier Prep Middle School. School leader Maggie O’Sullivan invited me to sit in on the morning staff meeting, and as soon as it ended, we were off. I...
Introducing our school leadership program fellows
WA Charters is excited to introduce our School Leadership Program Fellows, Dr. Debra R. Sullivan, Cindy Reuther, Dr. Steven Gering and Rebecca Moore, participants in our charter public school incubator. The Fellows have been working with school...
Summit Sierra’s school culture celebrates diversity
By Matt Halvorson Summit Sierra High School in Seattle is doing its part to create a school culture that celebrates diversity and actively stands up to racism and discrimination. It starts...