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Principals' Office Blog

New Flexibility Offered to States Implementing Teacher and Principal Evaluations

Secretary Arne Duncan outlines the Department’s offer for new flexibility.

Updated House Approves ESEA Rewrite Proposal in Committee

Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act takes another step forward.

Senate Committee Approves Democrat-backed ESEA Bill

To better understand what this could mean for your school, a summary of the Committee action and an outline of what to expect next in the reauthorization process.

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Nominate a Tech Champion of Change

Know educators doing extraordinary things to make a difference in your community? Nominate them to be a White House Champion of Change by June 28!

Notice of Proposed NAESP Bylaws Amendments

Inspired by the rapidly changing environment surrounding all non-profit and membership organizations, the NAESP Board of Directors called for a Bylaws Review Committee to be formed. Click here for the most recent proposed amendments to the NAESP Bylaws as well as a rationale for changes.

NAESP Partners with White House for Mental Health Conference

NAESP joined President Obama and Vice President Biden in a conference today to further the national dialogue on mental health.