AWSP Blog

AWSP has partnered with Books Are Fun to promote their Book Blast program, which is already making an impact in schools across Washington. Every student receives at least one brand-new, age-appropriate book. There’s no cost to your school—no invoices, no budget concerns. The Book Blast team handles 90% of the work, minimizing the lift for you and your staff. It brings families and communities together around a shared goal: literacy for all. To get started, schedule a quick Book Blast chat with the Books Are Fun team!

The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), alongside its student leadership division—the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)—has been nationally recognized by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for outstanding achievement in school communications.

Recognizing special days and awareness months is an opportunity to build community, highlight values, and celebrate the individuals and events that shape our school environments. These observances support a culture of belonging, appreciation, and learning. By honoring diverse contributions and causes, schools model empathy, curiosity, and respect—qualities that help shape students into thoughtful, engaged citizens.

Washington Breathes is gathering information about resources available to middle and high schools to assist students who are using commercial tobacco products and who are dependent on nicotine. Through this survey, we hope to better understand cessation resources or programs that schools are utilizing, as well as identify needs and barriers. We recognize that many schools are struggling with the amount of youth vaping and nicotine use, and want to understand what supports are needed.

A bruising, budget challenged session has concluded and the Governor has acted. Below is a brief summary of pension, health care and other legislation that will impact school districts, present staff and future retirees. The work to implement the changes begins…