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...
by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
Legislation passed over the last 3 years aims to divert food and yard waste from landfills to reduce methane emissions and slow climate change. Schools in the ORCA Map areashould take note of the following timelines. By April 1, 2027, cities and counties in an...
by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Education News, Student Resources, WFIS News
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has named Eryn Fletcher, a junior at Cascade Christian Academy, as a 2026 National High School ‘Heart of the Arts’ honoree. She is the only student recognized from Washington state. Fletcher...
by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, WFIS News
Locked Doors, Open Gaps: Rethinking How Schools Spend On Safety Monday, April 6, 9 – 10:30 am, PT Over the past 12 years, schools have increased safety budgets by 350%. As safety budgets have increased, so has the complexity of what schools are being asked to...
by WFIS | Mar 30, 2026 | The Advocate, WFIS News
In the past, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has encouraged private schools to participate in the Private School Survey (PSS) to collect data for national reporting. Participation among private schools nationwide has historically been low, though...
