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.
WFIS to host Legal Seminar 2018 with Karr Tuttle Campbell in Oct 2018
WFIS is pleased to partner with Karr Tuttle Campbell, a full service law firm - founded by a former teacher and school administrator and has included members of the board and two former presidents of the Washington Council of School Attorneys, for this special...
read moreCreating A Culture of Well-Being in School
WFIS partner Propel Insurance invited private school personnel to explore the components of the Employee Benefits Program by using effective communication tools, employee education materials, and engagement concepts in wellness and stress management. The...
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‘Ask Nancy’ May 2018: The bugs are back!!
In May, many schools are dealing with various bugs as the spring season gets warmer. So, for this month's Ask Nancy, we look at questions about Pest Control for Schools and how to handle Bee Stings. Question: Our schools wants to deal with pesky bugs like...
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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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