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Safe Firearm Storage Saves Lives
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Resource
Author: Joanna Briese • February 18, 2026
Renee Hopkins, CEO of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Seattle, lost her brother Arnie in the 1996 Moses Lake Junior High School shooting. She lost her brother...
2026 Member Survey: Your Data, Stronger Advocacy, Better Outcomes
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: David Morrill • February 18, 2026
Ten Minutes of Your Time Helps Us Turn Your Reality Into Action with State Leaders Your voice matters—and so does your experience. Every day, Washington’s...
AWSP’s Winter Advocacy Forum: Join Us Feb. 19!
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Learning & Events, News & Announcements
Author: Caroline Brumfield • February 17, 2026
Thursday, Feb. 19 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | Virtual | No Cost This is an AWSP member benefit you don't want to miss! Advocacy is the...
Legislative Update for Feb. 13, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • February 13, 2026
“You are the perfect person to tell your story." - Lin-Manuel Miranda There is a lot to celebrate this week: the Seahawks winning the Super...
Retirement, Health Benefits, and Beyond for Feb. 12, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • February 12, 2026
Floor action is now taking place as both Houses work to clear bills to send to the opposite House. Bills now must be pulled from...
Legislative Update for Feb. 6, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • February 6, 2026
““No one ever made a decision because of a number. They need a story.” – Daniel Kahneman , Psychologist, Behavioral Economist, and Author Week four of this...
Retirement & Health Benefits Update for Feb. 6, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • February 6, 2026
The legislature continues to work their magic. The good news is that a number of education bills did not make it beyond the first policy...
AWSP Leadership Framework Proposed Student Growth Goal Revisions
AWSP Leadership Framework
Author: Jack Arend • February 4, 2026
Submit Your Feedback on the Proposed Student Growth Goal Revisions by March 31st Over the past couple of years, a workgroup comprising principals, assistant principals,...
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...