COVID-19: An Unprecedented Crisis
Washington’s charter public schools – like all public schools – are facing an unprecedented crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to statewide closure of schools through the end of the school year, if not longer.
Our students need distance learning support
WA Charters is working to gather resources we can deploy across our operating and planning schools.
The most important and urgent needs that schools are currently experiencing are tools to ensure access to high-quality distance learning.
- Laptops so that ALL students have access to online learning
- Telemedicine platforms so that students with disabilities can continue their education
Your gift enables WA Charters to immediately respond to schools’ computer and telemedicine needs.
Your gift makes an immediate difference for students
Washington’s charter public schools serve more low-income than the state average, meaning that many students have access to fewer resources than their better-resourced peers.
When it comes to distance learning, this most often takes the form of access to technology learning tools – like laptops – and access to the internet.
Charter public schools serve hundreds of students who qualify for special education services.
Telemedicine and other secure platforms make it possible for schools to continue to offer services to students with disabilities. This population is at risk for being more deeply impacted by this crisis than students who don’t due to the need for specialized supports that are Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliant.
