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Beyond the Meetings: Understanding and Appreciating Your School Board

Every January, communities across the country take a moment to recognize the people who help guide and shape their local public schools: school board…
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,…
WSSDA Announces 2025 Boards of the Year

The Chimacum, Oak Harbor, and Spokane school boards have earned Board of the Year recognition from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). These…
WSSDA Welcomes Two New Team Members

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is excited to welcome two new staff members whose skills, passions, and professional experiences will strengthen our…
WSSDA Announces 49 Boards of Distinction for 2025

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Boards of Distinction awards. The awards recognize school…
Three ways to Safeguard Public Education in 2026

On October 30, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) completed a months-long journey when its board adopted the association’s 2026 legislative priorities. Early…
Applications Open for the 2026 Leadership WSSDA Program

Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, Leadership WSSDA has helped more than 200 school directors strengthen their leadership skills and deepen their impact.…
Navigating Shifts in School Law: The 2025 WSSDA Law Conference

Each year, WSSDA includes a law conference among the pre-conference offerings of its annual conference. The WSSDA Law Conference brings together attorneys, school directors,…
See the 2025 Candidates for WSSDA, SBE, and ESD Elections

All candidates for the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA), State Board of Education, and Educational Service District seats have been posted to the…
Apply for Candidacy in the 2025 WSSDA, State Board of Education and Educational Service District Elections

The candidate filing window for WSSDA, the State Board of Education, and Educational Service District elections is open from September 1-16, 2025. Open positions…