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Building Neurodivergent-Affirming Schools: For Students, Staff, and the Whole Community

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: April 2, 2025
This April, let’s move beyond awareness and build truly inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming schools—for students, staff, and our entire communities. Learn how school leaders can foster belonging,...

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

Awards & Recognition

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...

October Disability Awareness

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: October 21, 2024
October is a month dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for inclusion, and celebrating the unique contributions of individuals with disabilities. It’s an opportunity to shine...

The Ride Ahead Education Kits

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Author: Mishele Barnett • Date: October 14, 2024
AWSP is a proud supporter of the new film, THE RIDE AHEAD, from father-son co-directors Samuel Habib & Dan Habib (creator of Including Samuel, Who...

Black History Month: Celebrating a Beautifully Rich Culture

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition

Author: James Layman • Date: February 1, 2024
With Black History Month here, you may ask, "What does this mean for me?" In our daily lives, many of us may not know how...

The AWSP Equity Guide: The Heart Work of School Leadership

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Resource

Author: Gina Yonts • Date: May 2, 2023
We are excited to have made our final edits to a new publication called The AWSP Equity Guide: The Heart Work of School Leadership. The...

Dear Sista: A Brave Meeting Space for Black Women School Leaders

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Author: Kamrica Ary-Turner • Date: March 2, 2023
Black women are the third most represented demographic for the principalship in Washington state. Knowing that, it is vital to create a brave space for...

Principal Raquel Martinez of Pasco is Named First Latina President of NASSP

Awards & Recognition, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Author: Julie Woods • Date: February 13, 2023
AWSP’s very own Raquel Martinez, principal of Isaac Stevens Middle School in Pasco, has been named the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ (NASSP) new...

The Dream of Buying Lunch in the Cafeteria

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Author: Srinivas Khedam • Date: November 14, 2022
Belongingness is a big deal for every individual. When people feel like they belong to a place or group, they express, share, contribute, and give...