Middle Level
DOH Update on New Vape Products
High School, Middle Level
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: September 18, 2023
The Washington State Department of Health sent me a couple of pieces of information to pass along to our school leaders across the state. Unfortunately,...
Spring is Coming! Register Now for Our Final Forum
Elementary, High School, Middle Level
Author: Julie Woods • Date: February 23, 2023
Thanks to all of you who attended our Winter Forum. Over 150 of you joined some crucial conversations with your colleagues around the current legislative...
Creating A School Of Dancers, Not Devious Lickers
High School, Middle Level
Author: Mac Martin • Date: November 18, 2021
What is the "Devious Lick Challenge"? It is a challenge on TikTok, where students are encouraged to take something from their school; these items may...
Statewide Attendance Guidance Webinar
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Middle Level, Resource
Author: Gina Yonts • Date: September 8, 2020
Missed the webinar? You have the option to view the recording. Register and watch the AWSP and OSPI partnership meeting with School Leaders and Attendance...
There Must Be Space for Face-to-Face
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Middle Level
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: June 5, 2020
I’ve been “out of the building” now as a recovering high school principal for about seven years. My trips to the grocery store are still...
Principal Stress at an All-time High
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Middle Level
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: May 21, 2020
If you think principaling was tough before COVID19, what about now? If we kill the will of our principals by not addressing the workload, stress...
Relationships Matter Even More Now
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Middle Level
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: May 4, 2020
As I look to the future of our education system, I challenge all the thought leaders, policy makers, and educational leaders to think differently as...
Why Wouldn’t You? Finding a Silver Lining in School Shutdowns
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Learning & Events, Middle Level
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 28, 2020
One unforeseen consequence of a statewide closure has been the massive forced push for all of us to engage in the virtual meeting space. We...
More Thoughts on Grading
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Elementary, High School, Middle Level, Resource
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • Date: April 24, 2020
AWSP supports OSPI’s and their workgroup’s guidance for grading. The guidelines are the right thing at the right time. They give districts a clear framework...