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Legislative Update for Feb. 6, 2026
““No one ever made a decision because of a number. They need a story.” – Daniel Kahneman , Psychologist, Behavioral Economist, and Author Week four of this year’s legislative session centered on the first significant policy cut-off date, but all eyes remain focused on the state budget. While I missed the free baked potatoes (and all the…
Learn MoreRetirement & Health Benefits Update for Feb. 6, 2026
The legislature continues to work their magic. The good news is that a number of education bills did not make it beyond the first policy cutoff. Monday, Feb. 9Â is the fiscal cutoff for bills dealing with dollars. Then it becomes a race for the bills in each chamber to clear and be sent to the…
Learn MoreAWSP Leadership Framework Proposed Student Growth Goal Revisions
Submit Your Feedback on the Proposed Student Growth Goal Revisions by March 31st Over the past couple of years, a workgroup comprising principals, assistant principals, and district leaders, along with AWSP and OSPI staff, developed revised Student Growth Goals for the AWSP Leadership Framework. This work followed OSPI's introduction of revised Student Growth Goals for…
Learn MoreMember Engagement Month 2026: Connect with Us This February!
As we step into February, we’re excited to kick off Member Engagement Month—a dedicated time to connect, elevate your voices, and explore new opportunities to shape the future of school leadership across Washington. This month-long campaign is all about strengthening our AWSP community and ensuring that every principal and assistant principal has the resources, support,…
Learn MoreEd Week: Want to Improve Tweens’ Social Skills? Enlist Older Adults’ Help
We're proud to share a recent article from EdWeek writer Elizabeth Heubeck highlighting Cougar Mountain Middle School in Issaquah, home of AWSP's very own President-Elect, Erin McKee. Spotlighted in the article is Issaquah School District's VOICE program, which matches students with local volunteers for one-on-one mentorship and support. The Timber Ridge senior living community is…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for Jan. 30, 2026
“Great leaders are great storytellers.” – Simon Sinek We kicked off the week on a high note with our AWSP Day on the Hill. Huge thanks to the nearly 20 principals and assistant principals who carved out time to travel to Olympia, meet with legislators, and speak up for what schools truly need to serve…
Learn MoreThinking About Retirement? A Guide to Retiring in 2026
The legislative river is running as close to 1,500 bills have been introduced since December’s prefiling. Included among those are a number of bills affecting pensions, health, and job benefits. Hearings and any resulting action moving bills out of committees have begun as both houses move toward the first cut-off date. This is a brief…
Learn MoreEducation, Pension, and Health Benefits Update for the 2026 Session
The Washington State Legislative Session for 2026 is 60 days of hectic activity. With close to 500 bills introduced to date, it is like a grass fire burning across an open field. Sometimes these fires can be put out; other times, they continue spreading. Any bills previously introduced last session are also in play. However, given the…
Learn MoreLeadership Framework Student Growth Goals Revisions
Video Overview Compare Language Revisions Click on the + to expand each section. To collapse the section, click on the x. Provide Feedback and/or Pilot the Revised SGGs Provide Feedback Provide feedback on the revised Student Growth Goals by March 31, 2026. Pilot the SGGs Interested in piloting? Reach out to learn about the pilot…
Learn MoreBecoming While Doing: Strengthening Leadership through Intentional Support at Clover Park School District
Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner is partnering with AWSP to bring the eight-part Empowering Excellence Series to his Administrative Leadership Team this year. Ron describes their district’s experience in the article that follows. View our Empowering Excellence brochure to learn more about the series. While attending the AWSP/WASA Summer Conference in June 2024,…
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