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Member Engagement Month 2026: Connect with Us This February!
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition, Learning & Events
Author: Caroline Brumfield • February 2, 2026
As we step into February, we’re excited to kick off Member Engagement Month—a dedicated time to connect, elevate your voices, and explore new opportunities to...
Ed Week: Want to Improve Tweens’ Social Skills? Enlist Older Adults’ Help
Middle Level
Author: Elizabeth Heubeck • February 2, 2026
We're proud to share a recent article from EdWeek writer Elizabeth Heubeck highlighting Cougar Mountain Middle School in Issaquah, home of AWSP's very own President-Elect,...
Legislative Update for Jan. 30, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • January 30, 2026
“Great leaders are great storytellers.” – Simon Sinek We kicked off the week on a high note with our AWSP Day on the Hill. Huge...
Thinking About Retirement? A Guide to Retiring in 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • January 30, 2026
The legislative river is running as close to 1,500 bills have been introduced since December’s prefiling. Included among those are a number of bills affecting...
Education, Pension, and Health Benefits Update for the 2026 Session
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • January 30, 2026
The Washington State Legislative Session for 2026 is 60 days of hectic activity. With close to 500 bills introduced to date, it is like a...
Becoming While Doing: Strengthening Leadership through Intentional Support at Clover Park School District
Learning & Events, Resource
Author: Ron Banner • January 29, 2026
Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner is partnering with AWSP to bring the eight-part Empowering Excellence Series to his Administrative Leadership Team this year....
Legislative Update for Jan. 23, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • January 23, 2026
“That’s what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again.” – Walt Disney Week two of the...
Washington Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition, News & Announcements
Author: Roz Thompson • January 21, 2026
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is pleased to announce that high school students Mr. Arya Kapil Kashyap and Ms. Selayna Marie Rudolph will...
Legislative Update for Jan. 16, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • January 16, 2026
"Stories constitute the single most powerful weapon in a leader's arsenal." - Dr. Howard Gardner This year’s legislative session began at full speed, with committee...