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National Award Reflects Commitment to Serving School Directors

WSSDA’s Direct newsmagazine received a 2026 Award of Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence…
Registration Open for #WSSDACON 2026

Registration is open for the largest annual gathering of education policymakers in the state, the Washington State School Directors’ Association annual conference. Early-bird rates…
Oak Harbor Schools: Rooted in Involvement, Belonging

Oak Harbor Public Schools board members don’t put on their nametags every other Monday night and coast through the school board meetings. Rather, they…
Every Voice at General Assembly Helps Shape What Comes Next for WSSDA Advocacy

WSSDA’s General Assembly is one of the most important school board events of the year, and the opportunities to engage before, during, and after…
What Salmon Teach Us About School Communication

From left: Curtis Campbell, WSPRA Past President, Tove Tupper, APR, Chief Communications Officer for Highline School District, and Jessica McCartney, WSPRA President. In January,…
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…
Comment Period for Model Policy Pilot Program Opens May 11

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is piloting a process that allows school directors statewide to review a draft revised model policy and…
Now Accepting Breakout Session Proposals for the 2026 WSSDA Conference

This year’s Annual Conference theme is Impact, and one way to make a lasting impact is by presenting on a topic that is important…
Evaluation with Intention: Supporting Superintendents and Strengthening Districts

WSSDA is excited to offer a new superintendent evaluation model. It wouldn’t have been possible without an extensive, multi-year collaboration with WSSDA consultant and…
Planning with Purpose: How School Boards Can Turn Community Voices into a Clear Vision

This article reflects the combined experience of WSSDA staff and Mary Fertakis, former school director, WSSDA president, and current State Board of Education member.…