Why does CVA collect race and ethnicity information? February 06, 2024 18:54 Updated The simple answer is because we have to. Here's a bit more about it... Federal Requirements Race & Ethnicity Student Data in WA Public Schools RCW 28A.300.137 Strategies to address the achievement gap — Improvement of education performance measures — Annual report Related articles Can a student register before their fifth birthday? Must CVA students participate in state assessments? What is a part-time student? Highly Capable Program Attendance