by WFIS | Oct 31, 2016 | Agencies and Committees, Department of Early Learning, The Advocate
DEL has submitted a budget package to the Governor that includes 300 million dollars in the next biennium for early learning: this is a 50% growth. Most of this money is earmarked for the state early learning program for low-income children know as ECEAP (E-CAP). ...
by WFIS | Oct 26, 2016 | Education News, OSPI, The Advocate, WFIS News
Thinking about who to vote for filling the position of WA State Superintendent of Public Instruction? Watch the video below to hear the candidates discuss their ideas related to the private school community. WFIS and PSESD hosted the annual Private Schools Day...
by WFIS | Oct 24, 2016 | Education News, WFIS News
The Moose Project in Spokane became an approved private school this year, serving 27 students from pre-K through kindergarten with three teachers. The school teaches sign language amongst other age-appropriate topics, yet only about half of the students are hearing...
by WFIS | Oct 22, 2016 | Education News, WFIS News
The 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools program application has been released by the U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible, schools must enroll a minimum of 100 students and must have assessment data for at least 10 students in each tested grade for both reading...
by WFIS | Oct 22, 2016 | Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
Congratulations to WFIS board member, Charis Sharp, on her new advocacy role with the Montessori Public Policy Initiative. She is now the Interim Director of MPPI. Montessori Schools will benefit greatly from her vast experience advocating for education, influencing...