IMPACT: Our 2026 Conference Theme
What brings our school board members together? At its core, it’s a shared desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young…
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Virtual Leadership Academy Offered February 4, 5, and 7
Designed with feedback from school directors, Leadership Academy bundles professional learning opportunities into a predictable, annual schedule. With in-person (summer) and virtual (winter) offerings,…
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SBE and WSSDA Elections Slate for 2024
All candidates for the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) and State Board of Education seats have been posted to the WSSDA website. Candidate…
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Apply for Candidacy in the 2024 WSSDA and State Board Elections
The candidate filing window for WSSDA elected committees and one position on the State Board of Education is open from September 1-16, 2024. Open…
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Top Three Principles of School Board Success
Recently, I spoke with a researcher who was writing a book on school board leadership. She asked me the top three things I wished…
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Maximizing Your Board’s Effectiveness: WSSDA’s Toolkit for Summer Success
During summer, school is out, but board development is in! It’s similar to legislative advocacy; when the legislative session is over, everyone goes home,…
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Commitment, empowerment, board development, and more in the latest issue of WSSDA Direct
The feature story of this issue showcases the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board and district staff’s strong dedication to the promise they made to every…
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Perspective—WSSDA’s 2024 Conference Theme
The theme of WSSDA’s 2024 annual conference, “Perspective,” invites us to embark on a profound exploration of the many lenses through which we perceive…
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Scholarship, transformation, student voice, and more in the latest issue of WSSDA Direct
The feature stories of this issue focus on the public education finance system of Washington state and a remarkable paradigm shift in the community…
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Newest Members of the WSSDA Board of Directors
Melissa Beard Tumwater School District WSSDA Vice PresidentMelissa is a veteran of WSSDA’s Resolutions Committee and a graduate of the Leadership WSSDA program. She…