State and National Education News
Recent news updates from a variety of sources here in Washington and around the country.
Highlights in the News from WFIS
With Gratitude! WFIS Representatives Vital to Our Advocacy
Private school teachers, administrators, and other professionals serve on state committees and workgroups to offer support and perspective on a wide range of education topics. We thank them for their dedicated service. The giving of their time and expertise benefits...
Organics Management Laws, Requirements for Schools webinar
WFIS attended the Dept of Ecology webinar to prepare schools for Washington’s Organics Management requirements. Washington’s Organics Management Law is designed to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions by expanding statewide organics recycling. Schools are...
Professional Development & Other Opportunities
PBL World - multi-day Project-Based Learning conference June 15 - 18, 2026 (Monday-Thursday) in Napa Valley, CA. Brings together K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders to begin and advance their Project-Based Learning practice, and connect...
Other education news from around WA state
Washington Education Bill Tracker
Schools & School Districts Legislative Reports
Other education news from around the US
Education Dive
- New York teachers want more preparation for science of reading
- How to bring joy into middle and high school classrooms
- HHS: Fewer adolescents report depression, suicidal thoughts
- Closing a school is never easy. Here’s how to communicate it with care.
- This Indiana high school is relying on students to tell its story