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2026 Member Survey: Your Data, Stronger Advocacy, Better Outcomes
Ten Minutes of Your Time Helps Us Turn Your Reality Into Action with State Leaders Your voice matters—and so does your experience. Every day, Washington’s principals and assistant principals lead complex organizations grounded in the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and reflected in AWSP’s Leadership Framework. You champion equity and cultural responsiveness. You build…
Learn MoreAWSP’s Winter Advocacy Forum: Join Us Feb. 19!
Thursday, Feb. 19 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | Virtual | No Cost This is an AWSP member benefit you don't want to miss! Advocacy is the theme of our Winter Forum. Get up to speed on what's happening this legislative session. Learn how you can advocate for yourself, your colleagues, your staff, and your students. We'll start with…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for Feb. 13, 2026
“You are the perfect person to tell your story." - Lin-Manuel Miranda There is a lot to celebrate this week: the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, the Olympics continuing in Milan-Cortina, Valentine’s Day, and a long President’s Day weekend ahead. I hope you have your own great story about a fun celebration from this week.Legislators…
Learn MoreRetirement, Health Benefits, and Beyond for Feb. 12, 2026
Floor action is now taking place as both Houses work to clear bills to send to the opposite House. Bills now must be pulled from Rules, placed on House calendar, and passed before the February 17 House of Origin cutoff. This is a critical moment. Communication with legislators by telling your story and the impact…
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Learn MoreLegislative 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…
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