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Take Action: Support the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

by WFIS | Sep 29, 2025 | Education News, School Choice, WFIS News

If you, your staff, or your school’s families want Washington to benefit from this potential influx of education funding, now is the time to speak up. A quick 3-second call or short message can make a difference. We’ve put together a Federal Tax Credit Facts...

Just because the Republicans passed it, doesn’t make a new Federal Scholarship Program a bad idea

by WFIS | Sep 18, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, WFIS News

September 7, 2025 Boston Globe Editorial Board Opinion_new federal scholarship program Teachers unions want Massachusetts to reject money that can be used by private and public school students. But the state should keep an open mind. Even before its details are known,...

New money for K12? ECCA could inject funding into the K12 system

by WFIS | Sep 15, 2025 | Education News, School Choice, WFIS News

The greatest K12 financial “gamechanger” is not federal cuts to Medicaid nor the summer’s financial freeze, but the latest school choice tax credit scholarship provision added to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” In fact, it could mean billions in...

WFIS Board Meeting Focuses on Federal Education Tax Credit

by WFIS | Sep 15, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Student Resources, WFIS News

The WFIS Fall Board Meeting was held at Northwest Christian Elementary School in Colbert, WA, with all board members in attendance—including four newly appointed members. The meeting allowed for a deep dive into one of the most pressing issues facing Washington’s...

Advocacy Steps for the Education Choice for Children Act (ECCA)

by WFIS | Sep 8, 2025 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, School Choice, Uncategorized, WFIS News

Washington must opt in to the new federal tax credit program in order for residents to benefit. The program allows taxpayers to redirect up to $1,700 per year toward scholarship organizations that support education expenses such as tuition, tutoring, technology,...
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  • Evergreen Christian School
  • Harbor Montessori Schools
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  • Lynden Christian School
  • Mount Vernon Christian School
  • Northwest Christian Schools
  • Seattle Area German American School
    German immersion Preschool through Elementary School
  • Seattle Christian School
  • Seattle Jewish Community School
  • The Bear Creek School
  • The Northwest School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Cognitive development is foundational for learning and our education priority.
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Prep
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School (UCDS)
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • Update on the Freedom Scholarship Tax Credit opportunity (formerly Federal Scholarship Tax Credit) April 6, 2026
  • Title II Funds Shifting as District Budgets Tighten April 6, 2026
  • Final PESB Clock Hour Provider Webinar April 8 April 6, 2026
  • Include Your Local Health Department Early in Facility Projects April 6, 2026
  • Washington’s Organics Management Law Requirements April 6, 2026

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