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The AWSP staff continually strives to support principals, the principalship, and each individual student on their educational journey. Collectively, staff have over 250 years of experience working in schools, from classrooms to operations and office management to various school leadership positions. We are here for you.
Learn MoreStatewide System of Leadership Development
School Leadership: A Demanding Profession Over the course of the last 15 years, the complexity and demand placed on school leaders has grown exponentially. Many are reporting the job to be overwhelming, untenable, and nearly impossible. This has resulted in higher turnover, decreased longevity in the role, mid-year resignations, and increased medical leaves. The people…
Learn MoreWelcome to AWSP
Welcome AWSP Members! A welcome message from AWSP Executive Director Scott Seaman. Welcome to the best job in the world! Congratulations on your appointment as a school or district leader! On behalf of the entire team at AWSP, AWSL, Cispus, and Outdoor Schools Washington, we would like to welcome you to the family. We take…
Learn MoreThe Magic in Our Schools: Humanity, Hope, and the Power of Connection
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of visiting eight incredible schools across our state to present them with their School on the Rise banners and certificates, and each visit has filled my heart in ways I didn’t expect. You can’t walk into these buildings without feeling the energy... that mix of purpose,…
Learn MoreRep. Steve Bergquist Wins AWSP’s 2025 Torch of Leadership Award
Each year, AWSP’s Advocacy Advisory Council has the opportunity to select a state-level public servant who has demonstrated support of principals and the principalship in the education of all students. We’re thrilled to announce that our 2025 Torch of Leadership Award is presented to Representative Steve Bergquist (D-Renton), who currently serves on the Appropriations, Education,…
Learn MoreGive Teachers the Learning you Want for Students
While virtually every school leader wishes they had more resources to support their school improvement efforts—more time, funding or staff—they also know their most valuable resource isn’t a line in the budget, calendar, or policy manual. It’s their staff’s minds: their knowledge, mindset and motivation. School leaders routinely invest in professional development aligned to improvement…
Learn MoreMiddle and High School Surveys from Washington Breathes
Washington Breathes has two active surveys for middle and high school staff to inform our work across the state. We know school staff are always busy, so these are ongoing surveys without a specific deadline for responses. We will share the aggregated data from these surveys to inform school leaders, community leaders and policymakers about…
Learn More64th Anniversary of the United States Senate Youth Program: Apply by Sept. 26
The 64th anniversary of the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) will take place in Washington, D.C. from March 7–14, 2026. For the past 64 years, two students per state have been selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship and attend this week-long program, funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. This program is a national…
Learn MoreNew Wellness Resources from Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools
As another school year begins, we know the back-to-school season can bring a mix of excitement and stress for teachers and school staff. That’s why Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools is proud to champion the well-being of the entire school community. Let us help you set the right tone for the year with these resources and…
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