by WFIS | Jan 28, 2025 | Early Learning, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Workforce Standards Board bill (House Bill 1128, Senate Bill 5062) threatens the very foundation of private and independent schools by giving unions and the government excessive power over staffing, curriculum, and operations. Here’s why this bill is so dangerous:...
by WFIS | Nov 4, 2024 | DCYF, Early Learning, Education News, WFIS News
Early Learning Directors have been discussing ongoing issues that significantly impact schools’ ability to offer early learning programs. As legislators draft bills, the Directors are keen on solving these pressing problems, including significant inconsistencies...
by WFIS | Oct 28, 2024 | Early Learning, Education News, WFIS News
This week, the Early Learning Action Alliance (ELAA) hosted its annual retreat, bringing together a broad coalition of organizations dedicated to enhancing the well-being and education of children ages 0-6. WFIS is a proud member of the Steering Committee, actively...
by WFIS | Oct 25, 2024 | DOH, Early Learning, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) requires early learning programs to test their drinking and cooking water for lead and copper when initially licensed and then every six years. The State Department of Health (DOH) offers a free mail-in water...
by WFIS | Nov 13, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Early Learning, WFIS News
Next week, the Children’s Alliance is hosting the Early Learning Action Alliance’s one-day retreat to build its advocacy platform for this year’s legislative session. WFIS will be there. WFIS is on the Executive Board of the Early Learning Action...
by WFIS | Sep 5, 2023 | DCYF, Early Learning, WFIS News
First Aid Kits – Chapter 110-300 WAC. Everything on the list needs to be included. Staff Files – Chapter 110-300 WAC. Ensure all items on the list are included in physical staff files and that all staff have updated their info (Health and Safety,...