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Parent Perspective: For my family, it’s about the freedom to choose the best fit
Since the State Supreme Court ruled Washington’s voter-approved public charter school law unconstitutional, we’ve heard from hundreds of parents who passionately want to see charter schools continue—as they’re already seeing positive results in...
Attorney General asks Supreme Court to reconsider charter school ruling
This afternoon, Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a Motion for Reconsideration in response to the State Supreme Court's ruling on our voter-approved public charter school law. A news release from his office said the Court's opinion...
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:...