by WFIS | Apr 1, 2024 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, Uncategorized, WFIS News
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, Governor Jay Inslee, and WFIS Executive Director Suzie Hanson were at the signing of the HB 1377 legislation, which expands the pool of providers who can offer cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI) clock...
by WFIS | Oct 16, 2023 | Education News, State Board of Education, Uncategorized, WFIS News
At their October board meeting finalizing private school approvals for the 2023-24 academic year, the State Board of Education fully approved seven schools, provisionally approved four schools, and extended provisional approval for six schools that were granted...
by WFIS | May 22, 2023 | Education News, OSPI, School Choice, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News
The proposed WAC rule changes to expand access to the summer quarter Running Start permanently begins this summer. Students currently in 11th grade should complete a summer Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF). Additional info is available from OSPI...
by WFIS | Feb 21, 2023 | Early Learning, Legislation and Policy, Uncategorized, WFIS News
HB 1550 needs further adjusting so that Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is not supplanting existing licensed early learning providers. TK should be restricted to occurring only in proven childcare deserts. Public schools are not required to be licensed, use...
by WFIS | Jan 26, 2023 | State Board of Education, Uncategorized, WFIS News
The State Board of Education visited Silverwood School in Poulsbo this past week to experience and highlight an innovative learning environment. The school shared its philosophy on building community with family, outdoor exploration, and social and emotional learning....
by WFIS | Jan 20, 2023 | Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News
LtoR: Dominic Jimenez, CHILD School; Carrie Fannin, CHILD School; Jeffrey D. Woolley, Dartmoor School; Suzie Hanson, WFIS; Dr. Melodee Loshbaug Brocks Academy; Rachel Kier, Brocks Academy & Dan Loshbaug. WFIS has shared detailed concerns with legislators about the...
