The Purple Sta Designation of 2027–29 is now open for districts who provide assistance to military-connected students. To qualify for the Purple Star Designation, districts must submit an application, along with proof of completion, demonstrating that they have met the requirements for providing resources and supports to their military-connected student population.
Applications for the 2027–29 school year will be accepted November 3, 2026, through January 26, 2027.
Designations will be announced by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in March 2027.
Learn more and apply at https://www.wasa-oly.org/page/purple-star
Applications for the 2027–29 school year will be accepted November 3, 2026, through January 26, 2027.
Designations will be announced by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in March 2027.
Learn more and apply at https://www.wasa-oly.org/page/purple-star
WASA’s 2025–26 Annual Report is here!
See how your association supported educational leaders across Washington through professional learning, advocacy, and member services—and explore the priorities guiding our work ahead.
At the heart of this report are the relationships and shared commitment that strengthen our work for students. Thank you for being part of it.
Read the report: https://aptg.co/Sx5RZ2
See how your association supported educational leaders across Washington through professional learning, advocacy, and member services—and explore the priorities guiding our work ahead.
At the heart of this report are the relationships and shared commitment that strengthen our work for students. Thank you for being part of it.
Read the report: https://aptg.co/Sx5RZ2
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
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