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Custom GPTs: Your Secret Weapon for Smarter School Leadership
By creating a GPT tailored to your institution's unique needs, you unlock capabilities that go far beyond those of a regular AI tool. Here’s how you can set it up and what tasks it can accomplish to streamline your workload, foster efficiency, and amplify your school’s impact.
Learn MoreHoliday Firearm Safety
The holidays are upon us! Many of us are gathering with loved ones, and the children have time off from school for holiday breaks. Let’s all work to keep our loved ones safe this season.
Learn MoreDecember Recognitions and Holidays
Recognizing special days and events is more than a celebration—it's an opportunity to build inclusivity, foster understanding, and highlight the values we want to promote within our school communities. Here’s a detailed list of December recognitions and holidays, along with ways to observe and celebrate them within schools
Learn MoreAI Innovation Summit 2025 – Registration Now Open!
The AI Innovation Summit 2025 is a unique opportunity to collaborate, explore strategies, and gain actionable insights into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in schools.
Learn MoreThe One Question I’ve Asked for Decades: Who Was Your Favorite Principal and Why?
“Who was your favorite principal?” It’s a question I’ve been asking people for decades. Why? Because our school leaders are quite often overlooked and underappreciated. This question, although simple in its form, provides incredibly powerful and complex stories about the important role school leaders play in the lives of students, staff, and school communities.
Learn MoreA Story of Parallel Paths
Throughout his entire K-12 experience, the conversation was never about whether or not he was going to college, but where? It was rarely about his passions, interests, or yet-to-be-unlocked hidden talents, but more about laying the groundwork for college admissions. Will his transcript be good enough? Will his SAT scores be high enough? Will the…
Learn MoreVeterans Day: A Reflection on Leadership in Service to Country and Children
As we approach Veterans Day, I find myself reflecting deeply on the meaning of service and the incredible parallels between the leadership experiences of veterans and school administrators. Having spent 23 years in the military, I understand that leadership is not just about rank, position, or power. It’s about service, sacrifice, and the steadfast commitment…
Learn MoreThe Hiring Diet: Saying No to Fast Food Hiring
The "Healthy Hiring" approach moves away from the ineffective "fast food hiring" practices commonly used in education. Instead, it emphasizes non-cognitive interview measures, such as high-fidelity tasks and scenario-based assessments, to better evaluate candidates' real-world skills and fit within the school context. This method aims to enhance the quality of hires, boost school performance, and…
Learn More2024 Inaugural Culture Kickoff Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Association of Washington School Leaders (AWSL) and Association of Washington School Principals Culture Kickoff Award! This prestigious recognition celebrates schools that have gone above and beyond to cultivate a positive school culture. These schools have set the tone for a successful academic year through engaging…
Learn MoreColor for the Arts – Support Washington Schools with AWSP and ArtsEd Washington!
AWSP is excited to announce our participation in ArtsEd Washington's latest project, "Stay Inside the Lines, Washington." This unique coloring book celebrates the incredible talent of Washington-based artists while also raising funds to bring more art resources to our schools.
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