Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

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...

“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...

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...

"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...

"Storytelling is the oldest form of education." - Terry Tempest Williams The 2026 Legislative Session kicks off on January 12, 2026, and is a short...

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...

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...

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...

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...