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Share your experience – Transitional Kindergarten

by WFIS | Jan 30, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

Early learning and childcare programs around the state are experiencing localized challenges and benefits with the growth of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in the K-12 system. Lawmakers have asked for more information about what is happening on the ground for existing...

Truth be told, in Early Learning

by WFIS | Dec 15, 2022 | Early Learning, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News

Private K12 schools that enroll children ages 0-6 have strong early learning programs aligned with their schools. These EL programs benefit from robust administrative teams, the stability of the school, and the professional education opportunities that come with...

What’s the latest on a COVID-19 vaccine for kids?

by WFIS | Jul 20, 2021 | Covid-19, Covid-19 WFIS updates, Student Safety, WFIS News

More than half a year has passed since the first vaccine for COVID-19 and almost half the US has protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But there still isn’t one for children younger than 12. from Futurity Vaccine makers have been working to make their products...

Parents returning to work, but child care industry continues struggle with COVID-19 impact

by WFIS | Jul 15, 2021 | Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

Seattle Times Education Lab July 13, 2021 Jay Walters can deal with misbehaving preschoolers. A teacher at child care nonprofit Launch, Walters has a system all worked out in their South Seattle classroom. Stickers when kids help out and listen to instructions, and a...

Early Ed advocacy for programs in our private schools

by WFIS | Dec 21, 2020 | Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News

WFIS is partnering with many early learning advocates to ensure our school’s programs are also supported.  The information below is from Erica Hallock on behalf of Start Early WA, a non-profit that works with public and private partners to promote comprehensive...
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