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Bring the Lawyers in the Classroom Program to Your School for Constitution Day (and Beyond!)
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Learning & Events, Partners
Author: Sara Niegowski • August 13, 2026
The Lawyers in the Classroom Program—a joint effort of the Washington State Bar Association and Washington Supreme Court—is mobilizing legal professionals to visit K–12 classrooms...
Strategically Situated: Why Classroom Location Matters
Author: Holly E. Marcolina, Ph.D. • July 29, 2026
Halfway through my third year teaching, my principal unexpectedly stopped by my room. “Did you hear?” she said, sheepishly.Immediately, I went into panic mode. Did...
You’re Invited! Thriving Schools Webinar: Supporting Teacher and Staff Well-being on August 6
Partners, Resource
Author: Brittany Baldwin • July 20, 2026
When educators feel supported, it positively impacts staff retention, student attendance, and overall academic success. As we approach back-to-school season for many, we are pleased...
Dr. Ricardo Macias Receives Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award
Awards & Recognition, News & Announcements
Author: Caroline Brumfield • July 13, 2026
AWSP is excited to share that AWSP Member Dr. Ricardo Macias, Director of Welcome Center and Community Engagement in Bellevue School District, is a recipient...
2026 Schools on the Rise Winners
Awards & Recognition
Author: James Layman • July 8, 2026
The Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) and the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) are excited to announce the 2026 winners of the AWSL/AWSP...
Clover Park Superintendent Ron Banner Wins the 2026 AWSP President’s Award
Awards & Recognition, News & Announcements
Author: David Morrill • July 1, 2026
OLYMPIA ––Ron Banner, Superintendent of Clover Park School District, was selected by 2025-26 AWSP Board President Jason Smith as the recipient of the 2026 AWSP President’s...
A Conversation about Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Policies in Washington
Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Learning & Events, Partners
Author: Roz Thompson • June 15, 2026
Join school leaders from across Washington, along with STAND for Children Washington, for a timely webinar exploring the growing conversation around bell-to-bell cell phone policies...
Sideby Summer Courses: Leading Teams in the AI Era, & AI for Leading Efficiently
Learning & Events, Partners
Author: Erica Crane • June 11, 2026
AWSP's partner, sideby, has two new shared summer courses/badges that are now live and accepting enrollment: Both courses run July 21 - August 28, 2026....
A Heartfelt Thank-You from Dr. Scott Seaman
News & Announcements
Author: Dr. Scott Seaman • June 11, 2026
Amazing School Leaders, As you race toward the finish line of another school year, we want to pause and simply say thank you. Your leadership...