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February Holidays & Recognitions

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: February 4, 2025
Here is a list of February recognitions and holidays, along with suggestions on how to observe and celebrate them within your school community.

Black History Month: Honoring Legacy, Leadership, and Learning in Washington State

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: February 4, 2025
Every February, Black History Month serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. It is a time...

Member Engagement Month 2025

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition, Learning & Events

Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: January 29, 2025
As we step into February, we’re excited to kick off Member Engagement Month—a dedicated time to connect, elevate your voices, and explore new opportunities to...

United States Senate Youth Program Winners 2025

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Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 13, 2025
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is pleased to announce that high school students Ms. Ashlye Ruth Triebs and Ms. Ellie Xue will join...

School Celebration Newsletter | January – March 2025

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Author: Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell • Date: January 10, 2025
According to Dr. Tina Boogren, a Solution Tree’s research expert, educators are now entering the season of “Finding Balance” – a time to focus on...

January Holidays & Recognitions

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: January 6, 2025
Here is a list of January recognitions and holidays, along with suggestions on how to observe and celebrate them within your school community.

December Recognitions and Holidays

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: December 6, 2024
Recognizing special days and events is more than a celebration—it's an opportunity to build inclusivity, foster understanding, and highlight the values we want to promote...

The One Question I’ve Asked for Decades: Who Was Your Favorite Principal and Why?

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Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: November 20, 2024
“Who was your favorite principal?” It’s a question I’ve been asking people for decades. Why? Because our school leaders are quite often overlooked and underappreciated....

Veterans Day: A Reflection on Leadership in Service to Country and Children

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Author: Dameon Brown • Date: November 8, 2024
As we approach Veterans Day, I find myself reflecting deeply on the meaning of service and the incredible parallels between the leadership experiences of veterans...