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
NEW FREE School Maintenance Management Resource
All NPIP independent schools now have access to a new, free maintenance tool. HelixIntel is a streamlined Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) designed specifically to help independent schools stay organized and efficient. It manages equipment, supplies,...
WFIS to Host 2nd Nature-Based Learning Meeting
January 6, 2026, WFIS will host an after-school online conversation with leaders of nature-based programs to better understand their needs and priorities. This collaborative discussion will help shape the future of nature-based learning in Washington, with space to...
King County launches new environmental health permit system
Seattle and King County's Environmental Health Services Division launched a new permitting system on December 10. Called the Public Health Permit Center, it will be used for "food business permits, on-site sewage system applications, plumbing and gas piping permitting...
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Education Dive
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