Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

As educators, we know that reliable, sufficient funding is the backbone of a thriving educational environment. Adequate core funding ensures that schools can maintain essential...

Dear High School Principals and Counselors, As we wrap up the 2023-24 school year, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication to guiding and...

OSPI is excited to announce that SchooLinks, Inc., has been selected as the Apparent Successful Bidder for the SB5243 Universal HSBP Platform! Implementation planning will...

Session has concluded and the Governor has acted. Here is brief summary of pension, health care, and other legislation that will impact school districts, present...

Last week, I had the honor of representing our state and AWSP members at the NAESP National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. While there, I...

Principals carry this burden of school-wide hope, but if they are lucky, they are not alone. While principals set the tone for the entire school,...

Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned “Sine Die”. Over the past few days, decisions were solidified about final supplemental budgets and final bill language. Here is my...

Before working in education, I worked in the private sector as an HR manager for aerospace manufacturing firms in Los Angeles. My time on the...

OSPI is seeking your feedback on model student handbook language that school districts will be required to use to notify students, families, and employees about...