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WSSDA Books Arrive at Oroville Elementary

After last fall’s WSSDA Annual Conference, WSSDA board member Whitney Smith of Eastmont School District visited Oroville Elementary School with a surprise! She brought…
Screening begins March 2 for WSSDA Director of Strategic Advocacy

WSSDA is looking for its next director of strategic advocacy! If you are passionate about legislative advocacy and public education, and skilled at guiding…
Passion and Expertise: WSSDA Adds New Advocacy Staffer

Hailing from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY, Levon Williams relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2015 and began his education career as a founding teacher…
New Leadership Academy Launches in February

February 5 is day one of WSSDA’s new method for delivering professional learning opportunities for school directors: Leadership Academy.
School Board Recognition Month: A Tribute to Leadership and Advocacy

Nationwide, states mark January as School Board Recognition Month, and Washington is no exception. This month is an opportunity to celebrate the elected officials…
Elma, Grandview and Yakima Named 2024 Boards of the Year

Drawn from among 37 Boards of Distinction named earlier this month, the 2024 Boards of the Year are specially recognized within their respective size…
Elevate your Leadership with Leadership WSSDA!

If you’re a school director with at least two years of school board experience, consider applying to the Leadership WSSDA program by January 5,…
Advancing Inclusion Through Belonging: WSSDA’s Last Equity Training of the Year

Register now for WSSDA’s last in-person equity training of 2024. The training will be in Vancouver, WA on Saturday, December 7, from 9-11:30am. During…
Spotlight on Student Talent at 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference

Musha Marimba Odyssey String Ensemble Sacajewa Choir Previous slide Next slide The WSSDA Annual Conference is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to…
The Big 3 Anchor WSSDA’s 2025 Legislative Priorities

On October 29, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) board adopted the association’s 2025 legislative priorities—and the “Big 3” feature prominently. The Big…