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
‘We Need To Be Nurtured, Too’: Many Teachers Say They’re Reaching A Breaking Point
Teachers told NPR they feel a growing chasm in their communities: Parents want schools to open, but teachers first want to make sure it’s safe. Many feel that they are not being included in these conversations and that their concerns aren’t being taken seriously.
WA Care & Youth Development Recovery Workgroup
WFIS attended today’s Washington Care and Youth Development Recovery Workgroup to gain a high-level overview of details to result from the Fair Start For Kids Act passage, the $391M in stabilization grants, and implementation of DCYF’s virtual licensing visits.
EANS II: Additional Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (ARP-EANS)
Under the ARP EANS program, grants will be awarded by formula to each Governor with an approved application based on the State’s relative share of children ages 5-17 who are from families at or below 185 percent of the poverty level and enrolled in non-public schools, as determined by non-public school enrollment data from the U.S. Census
Other education news from around WA state
Washington State OSPI
Northwest Association of Independent Schools
- Eastside Catholic School, Class of 2021
- Cascades Academy Senior to Land Helicopter on the School Athletic Field This Friday
- The International School Announces New Leadership
- Open Window School Fifth Graders Win National NSTA/Toshiba Exploravision Competition
- Cascades Academy Named One of the 2021 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine
Washington State Wire Education News
Washington State Legislative Bill Tracker
Other education news from around the US
Education Week
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