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Charter school proposals could pave way for education ideas

Charter school proposals could pave way for education ideas

Washington state, ahead of the national curve in so many areas of public policy, is a notable laggard on the issue of charter schools. Washington finally joined 41 other states and the District of Columbia in authorizing the schools last November,...

Charter School Applicant Orientation Webinar

Charter School Applicant Orientation Webinar

This webinar will provide information and instructions for groups interested in applying to open a charter school authorized by either Spokane Public Schools or the Washington State Charter School Commission. It will include a demonstration of the...

More Districts Move to Become Authorizers.

More Districts Move to Become Authorizers.

The movement to bring high-quality public charter schools to Washington state is gaining steam. Last month, Spokane Public Schools became the first Washington school district approved to become a charter school authorizer. Now, additional school...

More Districts Move to Become Authorizers

More Districts Move to Become Authorizers

The movement to bring high-quality public charter schools to Washington state is gaining steam. Last month, Spokane Public Schools became the first Washington school district approved to become a charter school authorizer. Now, additional school...

Seeking New CEO

Seeking New CEO

Are you passionate about education reform in Washington State? Do you want to lead the implementation of high-quality public charter schools in districts across Washington? If so, we are seeking an accomplished leader and visionary entrepreneur to...

Happy Hour Discussion with National Blended Learning Experts

Happy Hour Discussion with National Blended Learning Experts

October 8th5pm – 7pmMcKinstry Innovation Center210 S. Hudson Street (3rd floor)Free parking available on the first and second floors Please join us for an evening of refreshments and powerful dialogue around high performing next generation...

Next Steps for Washington State Charters

Next Steps for Washington State Charters

There have been some exciting recent developments toward the development of high-quality public charter schools in Washington. Earlier this month, the State Board of Education approved Spokane Public Schools’ request to become a charter school...

Opportunity for Washington Charter Applicants

Opportunity for Washington Charter Applicants

In order to support the growing charter school movement in our state, the Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) is launching a new membership program for Washington charter school development teams. We are inviting charter...

State now taking applications for charter schools

State now taking applications for charter schools

SEATTLE (AP) - Washington state's new Charter School Commission opened the statewide application process for charter schools on Monday. The first step in the process is an Oct. 22 deadline for submitting a letter of intent to apply to open a...