The Advocate
The Advocate is updated in the first week of every other month September through May, containing articles relating to private school issues, representation, and local-to-national news relevant to independent schools.
Private School Facilities Managers Quarterly Meeting
Andrew Rauch is the WFIS representative working with OSPI on the School Safety Advisory Committee (SSAC), and the Facilities Manager for Epiphany School. He tries to hold meetings for private school Facilities Managers every quarter, though finding a host site for...
read moreAshley Berner’s TEDx Talk About Educational Pluralism
Ashley Berner argues that educational pluralism embodies a far better structure for public education and suggests interim steps to get the United States there. Ashley Berner serves as Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and...
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Addressing harassment, intimidation and bullying in school
Karr Tuttle Campbell school law attorneys shared their spring newsletter with WFIS. We found the following excerpt to be of great use for schools: No workplace is immune from the fallout of reprehensible behavior. But, as educators, you are also well aware that the...
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WFIS meets with US Dept. of Ed to discuss Secretary DeVos’ education priorities
WFIS leader, Suzie Hanson, meets with US Dept. of Education to discuss Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos’ education priorities. Washington private schools are well aware of the President’s budget cut of Title IIA funds. When WFIS asked...
read moreStudent Testimony makes a difference in Olympia
Port Angeles high school students testify before Capital Budget committee in Olympia "Port Angles High School students Ali Baccus, Hollund Bailey, Abby Sanders and Hailey Robinson, along with School Board Director Cindy Kelly and PAHS teacher Pam Helpenstell, traveled...
read moreFour policy areas to watch this legislative session
In September, members of the press sued the Legislature, challenging their claim that they are not legally required to comply with open-records requests. Public records requests could include documents like emails, calendars, financial records, or receipts, all of which would add an additional layer of accountability to legislators.
read moreNew FEMA Policy on Houses of Worship
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced yesterday that houses of worship are now eligible for disaster assistance.
read moreAsk Nancy: January 2018 student stress relating to suicide
This January, a WFIS member school messaged Ask Nancy about resources for student stress as a growing suicide risk factor. Question: Student stress as a risk factor of suicide is a big concern amongst our staff and community. What...
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Early Learning Advisory Council report from December 5 meeting
WFIS representative Chelle Downey-Magee shared the scoop on the December 5 meeting. “It was positive, with several new people attending their second meeting. As always, Vickie and Frank were the highlights, and Heather Moss seemed engaged and positive. There are high hopes for DCYF!”
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Sr Sharon Park, WSCC executive director, retires…sort of
Sr Sharon revealed that the founding of WFIS came from a similar need across the state. Schools decided to band together to gain a voice and support.
read moreESSA Implementation and the Office of Non-Public Education (ONPE)
The latest issue of its quarterly newsletter Ombudsman Update helps address ESSA implementation protocol
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