After months of advocacy, testimony, and tireless work by our school leaders, families, students, lobby team, and the WA Charters staff, the 2026 Supplemental State Operating Budget has been finalized without the critical $7.5...
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Alumni Advocacy Award Recipient — Betzy
Congratulations to charter public school alum Betzy, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Alumni Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Parent Advocacy Award Recipient — Yolanda
Congratulations to charter public school parent Yolanda Fontenot, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Parent Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Student Advocacy Award Recipient — Samantha
Congratulations to charter public school student Samantha, who in October 2025 received the Outstanding Student Advocacy Award from WA Charters.
Student Advocacy Award Recipient — Gabriel
Congratulations to charter public school student Gabriel, who received the Outstanding Student Advocacy Award from WA Charters in October 2025.
Cultural Humility in Action: Yolanda’s Journey as a Parent Advocate for Washington Charter Public Schools
“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.”
Thank You for Supporting Charter Public School Students!
Thanks to our community's collective advocacy efforts, we have achieved a big victory: the state’s biennial operating budget includes enrichment funding for all charter public school students. Together, we successfully persuaded legislators to equitably support public...