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Charlotte Alden, education reporter

Charlotte Alden joined Cascadia Daily News in September 2023 as a general assignment and enterprise reporter. She covers education — including K-12, universities, community colleges and technical colleges — and social issues, with a particular focus on housing and homelessness. Not updated

Report Card

📝 Report Card 05/14/26

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

📝 Report Card 05/14/26

Washington’s ‘fractured’ early learning system

Charlotte Alden, education reporter
Charlotte Alden, education reporter

Report Card

📝 Report Card 04/09/26

Apr 9, 2026

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8 min read

📝 Report Card 04/09/26

Schools navigate bleak financial times

Charlotte Alden, education reporter
Charlotte Alden, education reporter

Report Card

📝Report Card 03/12/26

Mar 12, 2026

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7 min read

📝Report Card 03/12/26

Fewer students means less money for Washington schools

Charlotte Alden, education reporter
Charlotte Alden, education reporter

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