Meet Your NAESP Board of Directors
Read MoreLearn more about your fellow principals and representatives on the NAESP Board of Directors.
Mentorship Is Leadership in Action
Read MoreMentoring fosters trust, reflection, and growth—for both mentors and mentees—at a time when schools need it most.
The Federal Government Shutdown: Now What?
Read MoreNAESP advocacy and policy expert David Griffith outlines what school leaders need to know about the government shutdown.
Celebrate National Principals Month
Read MoreJoin us this October as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and impact of school leaders everywhere.
Turn Insight into Action: Host a Legislator Visit at Your School
Read MoreHelp policymakers understand your school’s needs by inviting them to walk alongside you for a day—virtually or in person.
House Appropriations Committee Passes FY26 Federal Education Spending Plan With Cuts to Title I and Title II Funding
Read MoreThe House Appropriations Committee passed its FY26 education spending plan for K-12 education, with major cuts to Title I and Title II federal funding.
House FY26 Federal Education Spending Plan Puts Title I and Title II on the Chopping Block
Read MoreThe House Appropriations Subcommittee passed its FY26 education spending plan for K-12 education, with major cuts to foundational K-12 programs.
10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Membership This School Year
Read MoreMost school leaders probably have a pretty long to-do list at the start of the school year. Whether it’s meetings with staff, adjusting schedules, or a whole h…
Win for School Leaders: Trump Administration to Release FY25 Education Funding It Withheld From States and Districts
Read MoreThanks in large part to school leaders sending hundreds of messages to their lawmakers, the Trump administration will release FY25 K-12 funding it had been wit…
After UNITED25: Inspired, Energized, and Connected
Read MoreA first-time attendee of NAESP’s annual summer conference reflects on her experience and offers advice to other first-time attendees.
UNITED25 Reflections: Sonia Matthew Discovers the Immeasurable Power of Connection
Read MoreA Maryland assistant principal shares the power of the connections she made at 2025 UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership in Seattle.
How to Apply Daymond John’s Shark Points to Education Leadership
Read MoreDaymond John adapts his five Shark Points on finding success in business and life into lessons for school leaders.
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