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Frequently Asked Questions About Your Included National Affiliate Membership Context AWSP is transitioning from two national affiliate partners to a single unified PK–12+ national association. For many years, AWSP members have been affiliated with either: Beginning July 1, 2026, NASSP will transition into the National Principals Association (NPA), a unified PK–12+ national partner, designed to represent…
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Your National Affiliate Membership with the PK12+ National Principals Association (NPA) Simple, clear information about your national affiliation AWSP is transitioning from two national affiliate partners to a single unified PK–12+ national association. For many years, AWSP members have been affiliated with either: Beginning July 1, 2026, NASSP will transition into the National Principals Association, a…
Learn MoreStephanie Leitz of Wahkiakum High School Wins 2026 Annalee Braley Membership Award from AWSP
Stephanie Leitz is the fifth winner of AWSP’s Annalee Braley Membership Award. Her devotion to mentoring fellow leaders, her support of student leaders through the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL), and her involvement in regional PLC work demonstrates why she so perfectly honors and carries forward Annalee’s legacy.
Learn MoreOSPI Principal Recognition: ESEA Distinguished Schools
At AWSP, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable work of school leaders across Washington who are making a lasting difference for students. This spring, six schools were recognized by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) as ESEA Distinguished Schools, an honor that reflects exceptional student performance and a deep commitment to closing…
Learn MoreOne Purpose, One Voice: National Changes to Support AWSP’s Priorities to Grow, Support, Sustain, and Protect Its Members
School leadership has never been more demanding—or more important. Every day, principals and assistant principals across Washington are balancing the needs of students, staff, families, and communities while navigating an increasingly complex educational landscape. Since 1972, one of AWSP’s core responsibilities is making sure school leaders have the support, resources, and advocacy they need to…
Learn MoreHearMeWA: Providing Support to Youth 24/7/365
HearMeWA is a youth-centered crisis-response program that meets youth safety and well-being needs by linking them to existing support systems. This program is available statewide and provides support to youth 24/7/365. It offers an app, text, chat, website, and phone line, and serves youth up to the age of 25. HearMeWA started with an idea…
Learn MoreGROW Your Special Education Harvest
Ryan Preis, Ed.D., is an educator of 23 years. He currently serves as the principal of Covington Elementary in Kent School District. Times are lean in public education. Money is scarce and needs are increasing. In special education times are even leaner. Why? Difficult behaviors, demanding compliance deadlines, increasing tort liability, and shortfalls in budgets…
Learn MoreSummer Conference Keynote Highlight: Sandy Zimmerman
Sandy Zimmerman, Inspirational Speaker, Coach, and Author Sandy Zimmerman is a former physical education teacher and mother of three who has competed on nine seasons of American Ninja Warrior. She is known for being the first mom to finish the course and hit the buzzer in the show’s history. Sandy has also been a motivational…
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Brad Montague, Author and Creator of the Hit Web Series Kid President Brad Montague is a New York Times bestselling author of books for kids and former kids. He is creator of the web series Kid President, The Circles All Around Us, and, most recently, The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination. Brad lives in Tennessee with his wife…
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