Advocacy

"Storytelling is the oldest form of education." - Terry Tempest Williams The 2026 Legislative Session kicks off on January 12, 2026, and is a short...

Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...

Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...

Spring is a season of change in schools and in Olympia, with students, staff, and legislation all in transition. As we wait for final decisions...

It’s been a major budget week in Olympia. Senate and House Democrats released competing 2025–27 operating budgets with significant differences in K–12 investments, particularly around...

It’s been a major budget week in Olympia. Senate and House Democrats released competing 2025–27 operating budgets with significant differences in K–12 investments, particularly around...

This week’s focus was on revenue and budget planning, with a new forecast projecting $844M less in state revenue over the next four years. Senate...

We've been hearing questions from principals and assistant principals across the state about the Parents' Bill of Rights and legislation around them (HB 1296 and...

As week nine of the legislative session wraps up, AWSP continues to advocate for public education at both the state and federal levels. This week,...