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.
Justice Department Wades Into Voucher Lawsuit
David Sharp, Associated Press - The DOJ is backing students and parents who have filed a lawsuit alleging that Maine unconstitutionally excludes religious schools from one of the nation's oldest school choice programs. Under the program, the state covers the costs...
read moreFlorida, Tennessee Pass Choice Legislation
Two states passed significant school choice bills designed to give low-income families the opportunity to send their children to private schools they might not otherwise be able to afford. Florida The Florida Legislature has approved legislation creating the Family...
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Signed in Law, School Safety Bill Includes Private Schools in Emergency Notification
Senate Bill 5514 was signed into law Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee, requiring schools to be notified when violent incidents occur nearby. For several years WFIS has strongly advocated for private schools' inclusion on this much needed policy and the state's private...
read moreHolocaust education bill signed into WA State law
Friday April 19, 2019 - article in the Spokesman Review Schools in Washington will be “strongly encouraged” to teach students about the Holocaust under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday, with advocates pointing to a spike in hate crimes as...
read moreNY State Supreme Court strikes down ‘substantial equivalency’ guidelines for private schools
The organization encouraged state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia to review unaccredited schools when there are credible complaints of substandard education, instead of reviewing all schools.
read moreResurgence of PACS
The Principals Association of Christian School (PACS) has renewed their commitment to strengthen, equip and encourage Christian Administrators through professional development, fellowship and prayer. On March 13th all ASCI, SCI and other Christian schools were invited...
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WFIS in meeting with Devos as 2020 Budget Proposal released
“Educators across the public and private divide are speaking out against the proposed budget summary which completely eliminates Title II funding for teacher training.”
read moreWhat does building the “encouraging evidence” skill DO?
“What if we allowed students to believe that the Earth is the center of our solar system for another hour, or another day, or even another week as we guided them into a deeper inquiry about how this couldn’t be true?”
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US Department of Ed Unveils “Education Freedom Scholarships” Proposal for School Choice
The EFSOA will authorize up to $5 billion per year for the tax credits, but would not, according to the bill’s supporters, establish a federal program. Rather, the proposal would leave participation up to the states, and participating states would set the rules for how their programs would operate.
read moreChild care costs may skyrocket under new licensing standards
image Courtney Talak, The Daily NewsChild care providers in Southwest Washington are worried the cost for daycare will skyrocket under new state licensing standards focused on increasing staff qualifications. Under the new requirements, employees at...
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Ask Nancy February 2019: Measles Outbreak in Washington State
In late January, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in Washington because of a measles outbreak in Clark County. There was also one reported case of measles in King county. February's Ask Nancy provides some clear guidance on what schools can do and...
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