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 | 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...
by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, WFIS News
Private school leaders are beginning to see the local impact of broader public school budget challenges, particularly in the allocation of federal Title funds. More than one district has already notified schools that it will not provide Title II funds next year,...
by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Education News, PESB, WFIS News
This year’s clock hour webinar includes information on completing the application in the new system and on the overall requirements for clock hour providers. Organizations that want to offer clock hours must apply by May 1, 2026. Pre-registration is...
by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Schools planning new construction or renovations should take an additional step to ensure a smooth process: involve your local health department early. Local health officials are increasingly requesting to be part of the process from the beginning. They want to review...
