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Charter schools in Washington state are showing what access to a great public education looks like

Summit Atlas charter school in West Seattle is celebrating its first graduating class. The popular parent-backed school is showing what access to a great public education can accomplish – 90% of its first group of 33 graduates are headed for college.

Local news site West Seattle Blog reported on the graduation ceremony with photos of students in cap-and-gown and happy families gathering to celebra...