by WFIS | Apr 20, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, State Board of Education, WFIS News
The State Board of Education is still waiting on a small number of schools to complete their annual approval applications. This step is sometimes overlooked—especially with spring break and transitions in administrative staff—but it’s essential for maintaining...
by WFIS | Mar 30, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, OSPI, State Board of Education, WFIS News
State Board of Education Approval (2026–27) April 1: Deadline for renewal applications May 11: Deadline for new applications and additional materials June 25: State Board of Education review of applications Mid-July: Approval notifications issued By August 1:...
by WFIS | Mar 23, 2026 | Education News, State Board of Education, Student Resources, WFIS News
High school sophomores interested in representing their fellow students can apply to be a WA State Board of Education Student Board Member until Tuesday, March 31. Student board members help represent the perspectives of more than one million students and participate...
by WFIS | Mar 23, 2026 | Education News, State Board of Education, The Advocate, WFIS News
This week, private school constituency leaders and the WFIS board of directors met with Randy Spalding, Executive Director of the State Board of Education. Randy introduced the SBE team and provided an overview of the board’s strategic plan related to high...
by WFIS | Mar 2, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, State Board of Education, WFIS News
The Washington State Board of Education’s online Private School Approval Application for the 2026–27 school year launches March 2. April 1 is the renewing school deadline. ✔Gather Required Documents Certificate of Compliance (required for all schools) Staffing...
by WFIS | Jan 26, 2026 | Education News, State Board of Education, Student Resources, WFIS News
The State Board of Education is now accepting applications from current high school sophomores to serve as the Board’s next Student Board for the 2026-2028 term. Applications are open through Tuesday, March 31. Student board members are trusted with the same...
