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Legislative Update for Jan. 9, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • January 9, 2026
The 2026 Legislative Session kicks off on January 12, 2026, and is a short 60-day session that is expected to end by March 12, 2026....
Rep. Steve Bergquist Wins AWSP’s 2025 Torch of Leadership Award
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition
Author: Roz Thompson • October 6, 2025
Each year, AWSP’s Advocacy Advisory Council has the opportunity to select a state-level public servant who has demonstrated support of principals and the principalship in...
64th Anniversary of the United States Senate Youth Program: Apply by Sept. 26
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • September 10, 2025
The 64th anniversary of the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) will take place in Washington, D.C. from March 7–14, 2026. For the past 64...
Federal Advocacy Update and Action Alert from NAESP/NASSP
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • May 21, 2025
Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...
Legislative Update for 5.1.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • May 1, 2025
Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...
Legislative Update for 4.18.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • April 18, 2025
Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...
Cutting Hope: When We Lose an AP, We Lose a Lifeline
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • April 11, 2025
Assistant principals are student-centered beacons of hope in our school system. APs are unencumbered by specific certification requirements and truly serve as one of the...
Legislative Update for 4.4.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • April 7, 2025
It’s been a major budget week in Olympia. Senate and House Democrats released competing 2025–27 operating budgets with significant differences in K–12 investments, particularly around...
Legislative Update for 3.28.25
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • March 31, 2025
It’s been a major budget week in Olympia. Senate and House Democrats released competing 2025–27 operating budgets with significant differences in K–12 investments, particularly around...