by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Department of Early Learning, Student Safety, WFIS News
WFIS’ ELAC Representative and Issaquah Montessori Director Chelle Downey-Magee graciously shares her insights from all ELAC and Licensed Center Advisory Subcommittee (LCAS) meetings. The August 14th Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) meeting was held at The...
by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Education News
In a new survey, a majority of respondents support the expansion of families’ education options. But specific programs such as vouchers remain polarizing. The results of a new poll suggest that a majority of Americans now support the expansion of school choice for all...
by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
This September as teachers and students stock up on school supplies, the Department of Health has tips for avoiding chemicals that trigger asthma and allergies. Question: Is there a quick reference list teachers can use for healthy school supplies? Nancy says:...
by WFIS | Aug 26, 2018 | Department of Early Learning, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
WFIS is on the complex and often redrawn front lines of early learning. This front line includes but is not limited to: the Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) which is the official ‘catch all’ advisory committee established through legislation to...
by WFIS | Aug 25, 2018 | Education News
The Treasury Department moved Thursday to block attempts by New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to let taxpayers circumvent the new $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions. Treasury’s proposal would also pinch tax-credit programs that benefit private schools in...