by WFIS | Apr 13, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, WFIS News
Cell Phone Policies: Benefits, Challenges, and Safety Implications Webinar on Monday, April 13, from 9 – 10:30 am – FREE by Joffe Emergency Services. Live discussion for schools that have and have not implemented cell phone policies. How do school cell...
by WFIS | Apr 13, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Applications for the 2026–27 cycle of the Waste Not Washington School Awards, a statewide program supporting school-based sustainability efforts, will open August 1. The awards recognize and fund projects that reduce waste and expand reuse, recycling, and composting...
by WFIS | Apr 13, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, WFIS News
On Monday 4/6/26, Chris Joffe, Founder and CEO of Joffe Emergency Services, presented an overview of how schools are investing in safety and where critical gaps remain. School safety spending has grown to $3.5B nationally, up from $1B in 2013, largely following...
by WFIS | Apr 13, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
At Tuesday’s K12 Zoom, WFIS hosted OSPI Ombuds Sheila Gerrish to outline current information on LEAs’ allowable fund transfers and consultation requirements. Local Education Agencies, more widely referred to as “Districts”, may transfer money...
by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
The Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit presents a significant opportunity for students in public and private schools. Public awareness of the program is building. Private school parents should learn more about it, and our schools can help. Washington is uniquely...
