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David Morrill
Jan 28, 2020
In this episode of AWSP News, we discuss our January Advocacy Weekend, our annual Day on the Hill, the changes to our governance structure, AWSP's third annual Future School Leaders Day, a Networked Community Improvement grant, MTSS Fest, our “A Matter of Principals” podcast, our survey about the pay gap and your workload, a Seattle Times report on mental health and schools, and our Calm Room video.
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David Morrill
Jan 25, 2020
Hi there. It’s your friendly state principals association reaching out to say hello. Be honest…how many of you just opened this blog post by accident? You might have meant to click on an update about Harry and Meghan and landed here instead. Either way, welcome…we’re glad you’re here.
A lot of you know us well already, but some of you are still getting to know us, and for those of you in that camp, you might not even know why you’re getting emails from AWSP*. Either way, let's all start here and check out this list of five things you need to know about AWSP.
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Fred Yancey | The Nexus Group
Jan 24, 2020
Hearings and any resulting actions moving bills out of committees have begun as both houses move toward the first cut-off date. This is only a summary of bills that have had some degree of action to date or have been recently introduced. Last week’s report covered all the bills that been introduced to date.
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Fred Yancey | The Nexus Group
Jan 17, 2020
In the beginning, there were close to 300 bills pre-filed even before the Legislature convened. And then, once started, new bills continue to be introduced. Included among those are a number of bills affecting pensions, health, and job benefits.
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David Morrill
Jan 16, 2020
As part of a PBIS initiative, Ridgeview Elementary in the Yakima School District created a space called the "Calm Room" to help students with social-emotional learning. The Calm Room is a place where students and staff members can come and relax when needed.
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David Morrill
Jan 12, 2020
In this first episode of AWSP News for 2020, we discuss another great monthly school safety newsletter, AWSP's third annual Future School Leaders Day, a Capturing Kids’ Hearts workshop, the AWSP Advocacy Advisory Council, a message from Roz Thompson, a call for presenters at this May’s Annual Equity Conference, some new Fact or Fiction videos for you about the new Graduation Pathways, the Xicanx Institute for Teaching and Organizing (XITO) at the Cispus Learning Center, an opportunity to serve a two-year term on the AWSL Student Voice & Advocacy Board, and a reminder about the powerful and impactful role you have as a school leader.
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David Morrill
Jan 10, 2020
According to data from the US Center for Disease Control, one in four women (and one in 10 men) have been victims of domestic violence. One in three teens have experienced dating violence. Help and resources are out there. Check out this great list of resources provided by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and while you're at it, make sure you know how to find your local support center.
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Mike Donlin | OSPI School Safety Center
Jan 09, 2020
No doubt there will be a lot of new technology coming into homes over the holidays. Check out and share the Connect Safely Guides. You’ll find both one-page Quick Guides and longer Parent Guides to help all adults understand many of the apps, sites, and technologies which they may be seeing or hearing about.
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David Morrill
Jan 06, 2020
Dr. Scott Seaman sits down with Sean Goode, CEO of Choose 180, to talk about hope for kids.
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David Morrill
Dec 28, 2019
Kurt Hatch sits down with OSPI Director of MTSS Justyn Poulos to discuss MTSS.