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Experts say new Covid-19 strain isn’t reason to panic

by WFIS | Jan 5, 2021 | Covid-19, Covid-19 WFIS updates, Education News, WFIS News

Futurity report Jan 4, 2021 The new, reportedly faster spreading strain of SARS-CoV-2, shouldn’t cause alarm, but does underscore the importance of following established prevention procedures, two experts say. In recent weeks, genetically divergent strains of...

Institute of Disease Modeling report reveals safe reopening of schools possible, depends on multiple factors

by WFIS | Nov 6, 2020 | Covid-19 WFIS updates, Education News, Student Resources, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News

Dr. Michelle Zimmerman, Head of School at Renton Prep (a WFIS member) was interviewed by Komo News about the IDM report for the story below. Zimmerman clarified to WFIS, “All of the modeling is matching what we are seeing in action with the countermeasures we...

Music at school – understanding the risks

by WFIS | Oct 13, 2020 | Covid-19, Covid-19 WFIS updates, WFIS News

Band and Choir protocols outlined in the Employer Health & Safety Requirements for School Scenarios released September 30th generated lots of questions from schools already embarking on music programming or about to implement music with their upcoming return to...

How schools are navigating privacy concerns in COVID-19 contact tracing

by WFIS | Oct 5, 2020 | Covid-19 WFIS updates, Education News, Student Data, WFIS News

from Education Dive newsletter   The array of tech solutions popping up and politicization of the issue creates murky territory where one administrator says “You’re damned if you do, and you’re damned if you don’t.” As plans to...

CARES Act inclusion lacking for Private Schools

by WFIS | Sep 25, 2020 | Agencies and Committees, Covid-19 WFIS updates, WFIS News

The Federal Office of Non-Public Education today alerted WFIS that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos sent a letter to Chief State School Officers regarding CARES Act equitable services. In the letter Devos states that the Dept. of Education will not be appealing...

What You Should Know About COVID-19 and EEO Laws

by WFIS | Aug 25, 2020 | Agencies and Committees, Covid-19 Federal & State Agency messages, Covid-19 WFIS updates, EEOC

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, including the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, continue to apply during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission webpage was updated on June 17, 2020 outlining a lot of the questions...
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    Auburn Adventist Academy
    Here You Are Family
  • Concordia Christian Academy
    Concordia Christian Academy
  • Evergreen Christian School
    Evergreen Christian School
  • Evergreen Christian Spanish Immersion School (a Lynden Christian School)
    Evergreen Christian Spanish Immersion School (a Lynden Christian School)
  • La Salle High School
    La Salle High School
  • Lynden Christian Schools
    Lynden Christian Schools
  • Mount Vernon Christian School
    Mount Vernon Christian School
  • Northshore Christian Academy
    Northshore Christian Academy
    National Blue Ribbon Award Winning School 2019
  • Saint George's School
    Saint George's School
    Inspiring scholars, athletes, and artists to serve and lead others.
  • Seattle Country Day School
    Seattle Country Day School
  • Seattle Hebrew Academy
    Seattle Hebrew Academy
  • St. Michael Parish School
    St. Michael Parish School
  • The Bear Creek School
    The Bear Creek School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy - Redmond
    Eaton Arrowsmith Academy - Redmond
  • Hillside Student Community School
    Hillside Student Community School
  • Northwest Christian School
    Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Preparatory Christian School
    Renton Preparatory Christian School
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Anne School
    St. Anne School
    ENRICHING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL SINCE 1923
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School
    University Child Development School
    Igniting positive change

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  • The Chasm Spanning Public and Private Schools Continues in a COVID-19 Era

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