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Washington’s charter-school pioneers need to be bold
Three Washington educators are at the forefront of the state’s new charter school effort. Columnist Lynne K. Varner welcomes them to this exciting endeavor. Today I’m welcoming to the scene three Washington state educators with huge ambitions to...
Three women and a charter schools movement
My column this week features three longtime Washington educators preparing to launch three separate public charter schools. Brenda McDonald, Kristina Bellamy-McClain and Maggie O’Sullivan are working with the Washington State Charter Schools...
Washington State Voter Analysis Shows Support Among Minority Communities
This blog originally ran on the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools website. One of the most interesting aspects of last fall’s ballot box victory for public charter schools in Georgia was the overwhelming support from African-American...
Spokane Public Schools taking proposals as cutoff nears
Seven years of foreign language. Extra math and science. Nine-hour school days and an extended school year. These are the makings of a charter school planned for Spokane next year. Brenda McDonald plans to submit an application to Spokane Public...
First Washington District Chosen to Authorize Charters
The 29,000-student Spokane Public Schools in Eastern Washington has been tapped to be the first school district in the state to authorize charter schools, following voters' approval of charters in the 2012 election. The district was approved as a...
Spokane to have first charter school
Spokane could have the first charter school in Washington by next fall. It will be a historic and controversial development closely watched by school administrators, teachers, politicians and education reformists throughout the state. Voters...
Recap: Charter Board Recruitment Workshop
Public Charter Board Recruitment and Development Workshop
Monday, September 94pm to 6pm Montlake Library*2401 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112*This event is not sponsored by The Seattle Public Library. Please join us to learn about recruiting and developing a board for a public charter school from...
Washington Charters: Summer Rewind and a Look Ahead
As the summer begins to wind down, parents from all across the state are starting to think about the back-to-school season and what they can do to prepare their child for the busy school year ahead. A new year brings new challenges, but also new...