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Resources
Advocacy Update: CDC Guidance on School Reopenings
Read MoreThe CDC released new guidance on safe school reopenings that includes concrete indicators for communities and schools to consider before reopening for in-perso…
We Need Better Data on COVID-19 in Schools
Read MoreNAESP is asking principals to contribute to a nationwide effort to get a better understanding of the extent and spread of coronavirus in schools.
Stalled Negotiations On School Reopening Funds
Read MoreNegotiations between Congress and the White House continue to stall despite the critical need to provide funds for schools to effectively reopen.
Seeking Leaders For the NAESP Board of Directors
Read MoreDo you have what it takes to step up your volunteer leadership game? If so, we want you to apply.
Senate Republicans Introduce School Reopening Funding Bill—With Strings Attached
Read MoreThe proposed coronavirus relief package falls far short of NAESP’s requested levels, and withholds a significant portion of funding based on a district’s reope…
Advocacy Update: Funds for Reopening Schools
Read MorePressure builds on Congress to boost funding in order to help schools safely reopen.
Advocacy Update: State Funding, CARES Act, & More
Read MoreNAESP continues to advocate for education stabilization funds, and is monitoring federal guidance related to school re-opening.
Youth Court: Giving Students Ownership Over Restorative Discipline Practices
Read MoreIn this NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership video podcast, Andy Jacks and Hamish Brewer talk with Tennessee middle school principal Kevin Armstrong about gi…
Finding Success As A New Principal (Again)
Read MoreIn this NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership video podcast, Andy Jacks and Hamish Brewer talk with California principal Todd Schmidt and Texas principal Matt…
Advocacy Update: March 2020
Read MoreNAESP on the FY21 budget, plus movement on a vaping bill, school infrastructure, and info on per-pupil expenditure reporting requirements.
Finding a Support Network and Giving Students a Voice
Read MoreIn this NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership video podcast, Andy Jacks and Hamish Brewer talk with Kansas principal Kelley Begley McCall about finding a supp…
Meeting the Students’ Needs During School Closures
Read MoreIn this NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership video podcast, Andy Jacks and Hamish Brewer talk with Virginia middle school principal Chuck Moss about meeting …
Advocacy Update: Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Read MoreThe bill includes funding for education, providing resources to schools and districts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Shifting from Parental Involvement to Parental Engagement
Read MoreIn this NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership video podcast, Andy Jacks and Hamish Brewer talk with Maryland principal Ryan Daniel about shifting from parenta…
Getting Students Active in School and in the Community
Read MoreIn this NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership video podcast, Andy Jacks and Hamish Brewer talk with Kansas middle school principal Don Epps about getting the …
Advocacy Update: November 2019 Staff
Read MoreWe discuss the FY20 budget, principal preparation legislation, and new ESSA per pupil expenditure requirements.
New Per Pupil Expenditure Requirements
Read MoreA new public-reporting requirement included in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that directly impacts principals is now taking effect across the country.
Advocacy Update: November 2019
Read MoreWe discuss the FY20 budget, principal preparation legislation, and new ESSA per pupil expenditure requirements.
Advocacy Update: January 2020
Read MoreThis year’s key issues include the FY20 budget, the youth vaping crisis, and public funding for private schools.
A Focus on Character Development for All Students
Read MoreIn this NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership video podcast, Andy Jacks and Hamish Brewer talk with Texas principal Amber Teamann about combining academics wi…