Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)
Critical Conversation Resources for Schools
Resource
Author: James Layman • Date: January 8, 2021
Where do we even begin? How do I have these conversations with my staff and students? These questions come to mind, anytime there is turbulence...
You Cannot Be What You Cannot See
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Author: James Layman • Date: November 9, 2020
The 2020 AWSL Virtual Fall Conference was a smashing success with over 5,000 attendees. Yes, we can celebrate the number of participants, but the success...
We are Listening, but Do We Hear Them?
Author: James Layman • Date: October 23, 2020
For many of our students, the realities are that many adults listen to them but do not hear them. Their perspectives, words, hopes, fears, and...
“I’ve Never Been Called Exceptional Before.”
Author: James Layman • Date: October 15, 2020
Every now and then, a conversation with a student becomes profound and life-changing. A conversation where you leave the conversation a different person than when...
Senior Activities and Graduation Ideas
High School
Author: Greg Barker • Date: April 30, 2020
AWSL is constantly updating lists of resources and ideas for schools who are searching. Check out AWSLeaders.org/2020Resources for daily updates on senior activities and graduation...
Two Washington Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy
Author: Roz Thompson • Date: February 13, 2020
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) announces that high school students Ms. Dana S. Ahmed and Mr. Andre James Ramsey will join Senator Patty...
National Geographic: “For decades, our coverage was racist. To rise above our past, we must acknowledge it.”
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Author: Dr. Kurt Hatch • Date: August 13, 2019
This blog’s title comes from a recent National Geographic article describing the magazine’s investigation into its historical arc-of-reporting on people of color in the U.S....