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Parents, Community Members and Policy Makers Celebrate Seattle’s First Public Charter High School
Before an energetic crowd on Wednesday, Summit Sierra ninth graders, parents and educators talked about the first month of school, the community they have built and their disappointment over the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that the state charter...
State Supreme Court Grants Extension to File Motion for Reconsideration to October 23
Last Friday, the State Supreme Court granted a request by the Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) to extend the deadline to file a Motion for Reconsideration to October 23. This additional time gives WA Charters and our...
Former Gov. Gregoire on the State Supreme Court ruling
Earlier today, Christine Gregoire, former Washington state governor and attorney general, spoke with KING 5 about the Washington State Supreme Court's ruling on our voter-approved public charter school law. When asked about her interpretation of...
Letter from State Superintendent Randy Dorn to Charter School Parents
Today, Randy Dorn, Superintendent of Public Instruction, sent the following letter to public charter school parents across the state—reassuring them that the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is committed to ensuring that there...
For our family, Spokane International Academy was the perfect fit
Since the Supreme Court ruled the charter school law unconstitutional last Friday, parents across the state have reached out to us to voice their support for the children’s school and share their stories. Below is one story shared by...
Q & A: Supreme Court Ruling on Charter School Law
Answers to basic questions about the State Supreme Court ruling on charter schools in Washington state.
Partner Statements on State Supreme Court Ruling
WA Charters is not the only organization to weigh in on the State Supreme Court ruling on public charter schools. Take a look at the excerpts below and links to the full statements from state and national partners. Democrats for Education Reform:...
Charter Schools in the News: School Openings
As the hot summer days wind down, an annual milestone is ramping up: back to school season. Backpacks, pencil cases, and notebooks line the shelves of retail stores. Kids become anxious to get to know their new teacher, meet new friends, and as Kid...
UPDATE: Protecting Flexibility and Accountability for Washington’s Charter Schools
Earlier this year, the state Office of Superintendent (OSPI) put forth a new set of proposed fiscal and reporting rules impacting Washington’s public charter schools. To help ensure public charter schools are set up for success, WA Charters...