“We have to build a different world where we have education options that center empathy and have spaces where our children and their families feel safe.”
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Empowered by Charter Public School Education: Spotlight on Innovation High School Alum
“I couldn’t have started my business without Innovation, learning key skills like communications, time management, and collaboration.” – Rebekah Christianson, Class of 2023
Senior Spotlight: Tinsae Lopez | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, Seattle
Tinsae Lopez is the valedictorian of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy’s Class of 2024. Today, Tinsae has already earned college credits toward his 4-year degree supporting his career plan toward accounting as he works to build and sustain momentum toward his future.
Senior Spotlight: Chelsea Cordoba | Summit Olympus, Tacoma
Chelsea was awarded the Act Six Scholarship this spring. And this proud graduate of Summit Public Schools | Olympus’ Class of 2024 will attend Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) on a full scholarship in the fall.
Senior Spotlight: Erik Anshus | Whatcom Intergenerational High School, Bellingham
At Whatcom Intergenerational High School, Erik’s favorite part was the community. “Everyone is inclusive and non-judgmental. Everyone cares about each other and isn’t putting each other down. It’s a community where we build each other up.”
Senior Spotlight: Lina Cousineau Aguero | Summit Atlas, West Seattle
Lina Cousineau Aguero is one of the original students of Summit Public Schools Atlas. As one of its Class of 2024 graduates, she is both a founding student and foundational to how the school grew and evolved to meet the needs of the students it serves.
Senior Spotlight: Savannah Culbert | Innovation High School, Spokane
“Community is bigger than just schools. It’s everyone pushing you along the way, the family and friends making you want to be better.” Savannah found teachers that “definitely helped with my ability to learn and grow,” she says.
Meet Tyler Berkich, Director of School Operations at Impact Public Schools’ Salish Sea Elementary
“There is an amazing magic that happens – like a foreign world – between drop off and pick up. Between those hours, there is education of the whole child.”
Celebrating Black History & Futures Across Our Schools
There aren’t enough months to celebrate Black History & Futures - especially when the triumphs, innovations and culture of the community has such a growing and evolving impact on society. We have been so proud to feature programs and lessons respecting Black...