by WFIS | Mar 2, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
HB 1128, the early learning Workforce Standards Board bill, has been amended to clarify that private school teachers are not subject to the board’s standards. Despite notable concerns raised by hundreds of stakeholders across the early learning sector, the union...
by WFIS | Feb 2, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as The Nation’s Report Card, informs education policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Private school participation is essential to ensuring these data reflect the full K–12 landscape. Private...
by WFIS | Feb 2, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
The WFIS Board of Directors will be in Olympia next week advocating directly on behalf of Washington’s private schools. Current bills under close watch include: Union Bill (draft): WFIS wrote an amendment excluding private K12 schools from the bill. Retail Sales...
by WFIS | Jan 26, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
The 2026 legislative session is underway, and WFIS has been fully engaged from day one. Our team of lobbyists has been in daily contact with legislators, and WFIS leadership has been on the ground in Olympia both weeks, advocating directly on behalf of our member...
by WFIS | Jan 9, 2026 | Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Student Resources, The Advocate, WFIS News
As interest in nature-based learning continues to grow, Washington students can explore a unique, outdoor education program already operating beyond traditional school facilities. Sound Experience is a Washington-based nonprofit offering outdoor education aboard...
by WFIS | Jan 9, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Clean Buildings Performance Standards, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard introduces new energy efficiency requirements that will affect many private school facilities in the years ahead. To help schools understand and prepare for these changes, WFIS has released the Clean Buildings Guide...
