Advocacy
We Just Need ONE: Why Not YOU?
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Partners
Author: Caroline Brumfield • Date: November 8, 2026
One Champion. One Investment. One movement that could change everything. We don't need everyone. We just need ONE. One person. One voice. One champion. One...
Senator T’wina Nobles is AWSP’s 2026 Torch of Leadership Winner
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition, News & Announcements
Author: Caroline Brumfield • Date: November 3, 2026
The Association of Washington School Principals is thrilled to announce that our 2026 Torch of Leadership Award is presented to Senator T’wina Nobles. Senator Nobles...
AWSP Principal for a Day Program at Chelan Middle School
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Caroline Brumfield • Date: October 11, 2026
Terry Sanders, Principal, Chelan Middle School, Lake Chelan SD Chelan Middle School was fortunate to host State Representative Brian Burnett on September 28 for the...
Apply for the 2026-27 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, student leadership
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: August 31, 2026
The 65th anniversary of the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) will take place in Washington, D.C. from March 6–13, 2027. Each year for the...
Bring the Lawyers in the Classroom Program to Your School for Constitution Day (and Beyond!)
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Learning & Events, Partners
Author: Sara Niegowski • Date: August 13, 2026
The Lawyers in the Classroom Program—a joint effort of the Washington State Bar Association and Washington Supreme Court—is mobilizing legal professionals to visit K–12 classrooms...
HearMeWA: Providing Support to Youth 24/7/365
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: April 20, 2026
HearMeWA is a youth-centered crisis-response program that meets youth safety and well-being needs by linking them to existing support systems. This program is available statewide...
Final Legislative Update for March 20, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: March 20, 2026
“You can change the world just by sharing your story.” ― Barack Obama The Legislature adjourned last week, officially bringing the 2026 legislative session to a...
2026 Legislative Session: Final Summary from Fred Yancey, The Nexus Group
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • Date: March 20, 2026
The 2026 Legislature was confusing, sending mixed messages to educators. Legislators passed fewer unfunded education mandates while also cutting and/or paring back education programs and...
Retirement, Health Benefits, and Beyond for March 20, 2026
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Fred Yancey • Date: March 20, 2026
School employees, including administrators, have a number of benefits of which they may not be aware. Below is a brief description of some of the...