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Upcoming AWSA Events:
Creating a Culture of Excellence for All Conference
June 25-26, 2026
Madison Marriott West
UnConference for Women in School Leadership
August 6-7, 2026
Madison Concourse
Elementary Principals Conference
October 7-9, 2026
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May 6th Edition
AWSA Update
A New Chapter for the Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance
Founded in 1991, the SAA advocates on behalf of school leaders to strengthen Wisconsin’s national leadership in education. AWSA was one of the founding members. Today, the four member association’s executive directors announced changes in store for the alliance.
Advancing Student Achievement: Coherent Systems, High Expectations and a "Name-by-Face" Approach
Gibraltar Area School District has undertaken a comprehensive transformation to ensure every student is known “by name and by face” and supported through intentional, high-impact learning systems. By aligning instructional practices, professional learning, and student support structures, the district has created a cohesive approach that has driven measurable gains in student achievement and system-wide excellence. Read more here.
Just Be Honest
It sounds so simple, but if we could all just be honest and engage in the difficult conversations versus avoidance, we would be amazed at the impact. I wish someone had told me that when I began my administrative journey; that when we avoid taxing conversations, we pay for it in culture and data. Now in my fourth year as a principal, I have become comfortable being uncomfortable and here’s how I did it. Read more here.
Navigating the Ripple Effects of Education Reform and Geography in Wisconsin’s Public Schools
Over the past several decades, Wisconsin has been at the forefront of significant educational policy shifts, including major reforms to teachers’ union power and changes to educator certification requirements. School leaders manage these transitions daily while working to maintain high standards for student achievement and teacher retention. My recent research takes a comprehensive look at two critical areas: the long-term impact of Act 10 on student performance and the unique labor market challenges facing our rural schools. Read more here.
Books are Fun: Get Books into Every Backpack
We all recognize the critical role that access to age-appropriate books plays in student success, yet data shows that many students still lack sufficient books at home. To help bridge this gap, Books are Fun brings more books into students’ hands through the Book Blast program. Learn more here.
Register Today for the 2026 Elementary Principals’ Convention
Learn and enjoy time with your colleagues around the state October 7-9, 2026 at the Grand Geneva Resort! Registration is now open.
AWSA Election Results
The following members have been elected or re-elected to serve on the AWSA Board of Directors in 2026-27: See results here.
Are You Retiring?
If you are retiring this year, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. We’d like to include you in our recognition announcement and also share with you information about retired membership with AWSA.
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