WFIS News
Updates on our Legislative, Policy and Committee work
Puget Sound Regional High School Art Show Awards
On the evening of Wednesday March 20th students & their families, as well community arts organizers, high school educators and WA State college & university representatives, joined together to celebrate creativity and arts education at the Annual...
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 moreU.S. Depart of Ed. Finds ESEA Restriction on Religious Organizations Unconstitutional, Will No Longer Enforce
From the March 11 announcement by Office of Non-Public Education, the Liaison to the nonpublic school community for the U.S. Department of Education. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today at the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) State...
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School Notification bill passes Senate, now waits for House approval
Last week the Senate unanimously passed SB 5514 addressing notification of schools if there’s an emergency in their area. It requires first responder agencies to alert all public and private schools if there’s a situation in their vicinity that might make an...
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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...
read moreChelle Downey-Magee, the WFIS Representative on ELAC, shares her recap of the February meeting.
Though virtual, the February 5 Early Learning Advisory Council, meeting was typical in presenters and topics covered. The scheduling of a virtual meeting was quite fortuitous, as it occurred on the second consecutive no-school-snow-day in our district and provided a welcome distraction and excuse not to shovel snow off the sidewalk.
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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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First Legislative Update of 2019 for WA Private Schools
The Legislative Session is in the second week and the feeling in Olympia is different than last year, which was a short and very focused session. There is more time for productive discussion around priorities, the budget and how to best support education and early...
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