by WFIS | May 11, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News
How does an SGO work with schools? Scholarship Granting Organizations award FSTC scholarships to students based on the SGO’s unique mission. For example, an SGO might support students in attending a particular type of school or in participating in science-based...
by WFIS | May 4, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
The WA Poison Center is warning that students are using Benadryl as a sleep aid or form of self-harm. The center wants to remind parents and those who work with teens that spring can be a turbulent time as the school year nears its end and academic pressure and social...
by WFIS | May 4, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
There are over twenty private schools that are also approved as “nonpublic agencies.” These schools often operate in one-to-one or small-group settings and play a critical role in educating and supporting students with academic, emotional, and/or...
by WFIS | May 4, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, WFIS News
School Safety The Board Chair Conversation: What to Say, When to Say It – The safety conversation between heads of school and board chairs either isn’t happening or isn’t happening early enough. On Monday, Joffe will walk through what that...
by WFIS | May 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Student Resources, WFIS News
The FSTC: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. WFIS wants school leaders to be fluent in their understanding of the FSTC and in their ability to answer questions and build financial strategies around it. Is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit a Big Deal for...
by WFIS | Apr 20, 2026 | Education News, Student Resources, WFIS News
Type 1 Diabetes Camps in Washington Camp Leo for Children with Diabetes: Offers overnight camps in Western Washington for grades 3-12, including leadership training for older teens. Panther Camp (Diabetes Association of Pierce County): A day camp located in Covington...
