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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: DFER-WA Statement on...
Earlier this year, the state Office of Superintendent (OSPI) put forth a new set of proposed fiscal and reporting rules impacting Washington’s public charter schools. To help ensure public charter schools are set up for success, WA Charters immediately reached out to...
Come Learn About and Support Our Future Public Charter Schools Founders The Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) is thrilled to announce that two high-quality applicants have submitted applications to open new charter schools in our...
In 2012, voters in Washington approved the addition of public charter schools to give families access to additional public school options to meet the diverse needs of their children and communities. Public charter schools are given more flexibility to customize their...
Since Washington voters approved the charter school law in 2012, there have been many questions about public charter schools. What are they? Will they work for my child? How can I learn more? Charter schools are a type of public school. Like all public schools, they...
Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) CEO Thomas Franta issued the following statement regarding today’s hearing: “Today’s hearing provided an opportunity for charter school advocates to reinforce the constitutionality and strength of Washington’s...
Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) CEO Thomas Franta issued the following statement regarding the decision by the Charter School Commission this afternoon: “Today is a positive day for families and students in Western Washington, with the...
A look at Washington's first public charter schools. https://youtu.be/3P8FwwOtcgY
Seattle – Last week we were thrilled to celebrate the opening of First Place Scholars Charter School – Washington state’s first public charter school. Opening its doors in Seattle’s Central District, First Place welcomed 98 students in grades K-5. For 25 years, First...