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Legislative Update | Week of January 10, 2022

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 13, 2022
The saying that short legislative sessions are like sprints and long legislative sessions are like running marathons is completely true! This week, the 2022 legislative...

2022 Legislative Session Preview

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 5, 2022
Happy New Year! We are days away from January 10th, which marks the beginning of the 2022 legislative session. This short, 60-day session will go...

Happy New Year, and Happy Anniversary AWSP!

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: January 5, 2022
This year we are celebrating our 50th year in existence as one of the country’s premier professional membership organizations for principals. Our humble beginning started...

EPNN: Every Principal Networked Now

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: October 21, 2021
From how many classrooms have unfilled substitute positions, to how many students you’ll need to contact trace and quarantine, to dealing with out-of-character student behavior,...

We HEAR You and We are HERE for You!

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: September 29, 2021
It is no secret that although we are all excited to have students back in our schools, the consistent message coming from principals and assistant...

Sen. Hunt Wins AWSP’s 2021 Torch of Leadership Award

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition

Author: David Morrill • Date: August 10, 2021
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...

Retirement & Health Benefits for May 21, 2021

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Fred Yancey • Date: May 20, 2021
The legislative session has concluded, the Governor has acted, and now as the show goes on, districts have to adjust. Clearly, the COVID virus, and...

Legislative Update for May 7, 2021

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: May 7, 2021
This year’s legislative session ended on time after 105 days. It’s been described as unique, historic, surprising, and consequential. Despite economic concerns about our state...

Legislative Update for April 23, 2021

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: April 23, 2021
The final week of this year’s legislative session is about to come to a close. The last day is Sunday, April 25 and we are...

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