What do Washington’s K–12 budget cuts mean for students and districts?
UW’s Dr. David Knight examines how reductions to Local Effort Assistance and Transition to Kindergarten disproportionately affect districts serving students from low-income families.
Read his article at https://aptg.co/Y2Xl-V, then join Dr. Knight and WASA’s Marissa Rathbone for our upcoming Amplify Your Voice Lunch and Learn to explore budget insights and practical advocacy strategies for the 2027 Legislative Session.
Read the article and register: https://www.wasa-oly.org/o/wasa/page/ayv
The Washington State Purple Star Award opens November 3rd!
Are you a Washington State school district that demonstrates a commitment to military-connected students and families? Districts that meet the program requirements are eligible for this two-year award, in partnership with OSPI and WASA.
You can learn more here: https://www.wasa-oly.org/o/wasa/page/purple-star
Are you a Washington State school district that demonstrates a commitment to military-connected students and families? Districts that meet the program requirements are eligible for this two-year award, in partnership with OSPI and WASA.
You can learn more here: https://www.wasa-oly.org/o/wasa/page/purple-star
Difficult conversations are part of leadership. Navigating them with confidence makes all the difference.
Join AWSP / WASA’s Women in Leadership series on October 29 for Solve Problems: How to Lead Crucial Conversations When Stakes Are High & Emotions Run Strong.
Led by Dr. Sherene McHenry, this FREE, interactive webinar will explore practical strategies for navigating conflict, strengthening team accountability, maintaining boundaries, and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
October 29 | 8:30–10 a.m. | Virtual | FREE
Strengthen your communication skills and lead challenging conversations with greater confidence!
Register today: https://learn.awsp.org/courses/338860/webinars/203701
#WomenInLeadership #EducationalLeadership #WASA
Join AWSP / WASA’s Women in Leadership series on October 29 for Solve Problems: How to Lead Crucial Conversations When Stakes Are High & Emotions Run Strong.
Led by Dr. Sherene McHenry, this FREE, interactive webinar will explore practical strategies for navigating conflict, strengthening team accountability, maintaining boundaries, and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
October 29 | 8:30–10 a.m. | Virtual | FREE
Strengthen your communication skills and lead challenging conversations with greater confidence!
Register today: https://learn.awsp.org/courses/338860/webinars/203701
#WomenInLeadership #EducationalLeadership #WASA
Registration is open for the 2026 AI Innovation Summit!
Join K-12 colleagues from across Washington for a day focused on practical learning, shared experience, and thoughtful conversations about how AI is showing up across schools and districts.
Whether your organization is just beginning to explore AI or already working through implementation, policy, instruction, operations, security, communications, or governance, the Summit is designed to help you learn from others doing the work.
📍 December 8: Lynnwood
📍 December 10: Spokane
Choose your location and register: waesd.org/ai-summit/
Bring your questions, your experience, and your curiosity.
#K12AISummitWA #K12AI #AISummit2026 #AIinEducation
Join K-12 colleagues from across Washington for a day focused on practical learning, shared experience, and thoughtful conversations about how AI is showing up across schools and districts.
Whether your organization is just beginning to explore AI or already working through implementation, policy, instruction, operations, security, communications, or governance, the Summit is designed to help you learn from others doing the work.
📍 December 8: Lynnwood
📍 December 10: Spokane
Choose your location and register: waesd.org/ai-summit/
Bring your questions, your experience, and your curiosity.
#K12AISummitWA #K12AI #AISummit2026 #AIinEducation
