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Legislative Update 1.24.25

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 24, 2025
Inspired by Margaret Mead’s words, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world,” this update highlights key education bills,...

Legislative Update 1.17.25

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 17, 2025
This week’s legislative update honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s reminder that meaningful change requires persistence and advocacy. Key highlights include debates on K-12 funding, student...

Week One: Advocacy Insights from Casey Brown, AWSP’s Contract Lobbyist

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Casey Brown • Date: January 17, 2025
The 2025 Legislative Session kicked off with familiar sights and surprises, from freshman legislators being sworn in to Governor Ferguson’s inaugural address, which featured unexpected...

Legislative Update 1.10.25

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 10, 2025
The 2025 legislative session kicks off on Monday, January 13th and along with a new year, as usual, comes lots of changes. 2025 will be...

YOUR ACTION NEEDED: 20-Minute Seated Lunchtime? Submit Your Thoughts by January 14!

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 6, 2025
OSPI has posted proposed rule changes to WAC 392-157-125, requiring a minimum 20-minute seated lunchtime in K-12 public schools. This was done in response to...

HearMeWA Youth Advisory Group

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, AWSP Leadership Framework

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: December 17, 2024
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting youth to serve on a statewide Youth Advisory Group for the HearMeWA Program. HearMeWA is a free statewide program...

Five Skills To Talk Politics

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Resource

Author: Jack Arend • Date: October 10, 2024
Talking about politics can be challenging. However, it does not have to be disrespectful or confrontational. This tool from Crucial Conversations can help!

The Only Constant is Change: A Look Ahead to the 2025 Legislative Session

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: September 5, 2024
As we move into fall, we are closer to the important general election in November that will elect a new President and Governor and numerous...

Rep. Paul Harris Wins AWSP’s 2024 Torch of Leadership Award

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: September 4, 2024
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...

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