charter schools
Washington Becomes 42nd State to Allow Charter Schools
Washington voters have narrowly approved an initiative that clears the way for up to 40 charter schools to be opened in the state over the next five years.
Results Still Unclear For Wash. Charter Initiative
More ballots have been counted, but the results are still unclear for Washington’s charter schools initiative.
Big Names And Big Money Define This Year’s Elections
This has been the year of big names and big money for Washington’s election. A record $157 million has poured into state-level races, including funds from Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Rick Steves and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.
Bill Gates, Paul Allen Donate Money for Charter School Initiative
The campaign to bring charter schools to Washington raised nearly $5 million in cash contributions during the past six weeks, including donations from Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
Pro Charter School TV Ads to Start Running Friday
The group promoting an initiative that would bring charter schools to Washington began running its first TV ad in the state on Friday.
Top Charter School Organizations Eye WA
Some of the most successful charter school organizations in the nation say they would like to open schools in Washington state if voters approve the charter initiative on the November ballot.
Some Top Charter School Organizations Eye Wash.
Some of the most successful charter school organizations in the nation say they would like to open schools in Washington state if voters approve the charter initiative on the November ballot.
WA Charter Schools Petition Nets 350K Ballot Signers
Supporters of charter schools submitted more than enough signatures Friday in their efforts to put the initiative on the November ballot, shifting the work to persuading Washington voters it will be good for students.








