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Hello! My name is Khi’lani. I joined this program to learn more about policy and how to effectively advocate for what is right. I want to make a meaningful difference not only in my own life, but also in the lives of others around me. This internship is an exciting...
My name is Payton and I applied to be a WCSAG intern because I have always been interested in politics, leadership, and what opportunities come out of working in high leadership and communication settings. I grew up in a political family, where conversations about...
Hello, my name is Sam, and I am a charter public school student in Spokane, WA. I have grown up in non-traditional schools, and my experience with them has been amazing. I am a strong believer in educational equity and equal opportunity, and I want to be part of...
My name is Crystal. I am a WSCAG 2025-2026 intern, and I am currently attending a public charter school named Rooted School Vancouver. I'm a Junior and a founding student of Rooted. I appreciate and adore my public charter school! My school, Rooted, has helped me in...
Nadia grew significantly as a person during her time at RVLA. Her willingness to try new things was a direct result of her teachers’ encouragement. “If I hadn’t been at RVLA, I wouldn’t be as confident as I am right now.”
When he started at Summit Olympus during his sophomore year, he couldn’t have imagined where it would take him over the next three years. He credits his teachers for their thoughtful and personal approach to teaching. “All the staff are amazing. They spend a lot of time on making sure that everyone knows what they’re doing and getting the help they need.
“All the opportunities that they have given me at Why Not You have allowed me to tap into my inner self and understand what I am here to do. I’ve been able to connect with other people and have internships with business leaders, shadow days with lawyers, and figure out what my purpose is on this earth.”
What Ella appreciates most about Summit Atlas is how much her teachers have helped her grow as a person, not just as a student. “The teachers help us become the best version of ourselves.”
When Samara first walked through the doors of Summit Sierra as a ninth grader, she had no idea that decision would change the course of her future. “I wanted a school that would push me toward my goals,” she says. “I needed a place where I could grow, where college was a priority, and where I could see a clear future for myself.”