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The Leadership Framework: Creating a Championship Mindset
I woke up this morning so bummed to realize that my dream last night was not real. I have been trying unsuccessfully to land an interview with Pete Carroll about how his own leadership as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks might fit into the AWSP Leadership Framework. Last night in my dream, we…
Learn MoreBeyond the Bake Sale
Q. I found out recently the money raised from selling gold cards for the teams at our school go into booster clubs, and not ASB. I recall you saying gold card money should go into ASB and not a booster club. Can you could clarify the subject and why it should go into ASB and…
Learn MoreOutside is In: The Blossoming Health and Academic Benefits of School Gardens
Research suggests that school gardens help students get excited about school and do better on tests. John J. Pershing Elementary School is one of many schools in low-income neighborhoods in Texas that are partnering with REAL School Gardens, a program that helps schools plan and build their garden based on students’ designs.
Learn MoreUrge Your Members of Congress to Support ESEA Reauthorization
The National Association of Secondary School Principals, with collaboration from the National Association of Elementary School Principals, sent out the following statement in support of ESEA Reauthorization. Washington’s senior Senator, Patty Murray, has played a big part in the negotiation and drafting of the new language.
Learn MoreWashington Supreme Court Orders Sanctions in McCleary Education Case
Session may be over, but the intrigue around education funding has picked up once again. The Washington Supreme Court has thrown down the gavel and issued sanctions in the McCleary case. The sanctions, which are $100,000 per day, go into effect immediately as the State has not prepared a plan for how it will meet…
Learn MoreFive Things to Look For in the 2016 Session
Now that 363 bills have been signed into law after the 176 days of the one regular and three special sessions, what lies ahead for 2016? At least five topics will be in a part of the 2016 legislative session.
Learn MoreRetirement & Health Benefits: 2015 Session Review
Many policy bills that have been proposed earlier in the Session failed to advance by the numerous Sine Die’s. Therefore, the legislative focus on these issues and resulting legislation has shifted and they appear to be “dead” or in a deep sleep until the start of the next shorter session in January 2016 where they…
Learn MoreOpening Up The Operating Budget
The operating budget refers specifically to principals five times in the 538 page document. Some of the topics addressed are:
Learn MoreBeyond the Bake Sale: Uncontested ASB Candidates
Q. We are approaching ASB elections and it looks like all of our officer positions will be uncontested. In other words, there is only one person running for each position. Do we still need to have these students campaign, give speeches, and place their names on a ballot for students to vote on? There is…
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