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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WSSDA Welcomes Two New Staff Members
On June 17th, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) had two new staff members begin work. Heather Curl started a new position for…
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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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Register for the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference
Registration is officially open for the 2024 WSSDA Annual Conference happening in Spokane Nov. 21-23. The theme of WSSDA’s 2024 annual conference, “Perspective,” invites us…
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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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Improving the school finance system in Washington state: Why, when, and how?
Our state’s K-12 school system provides excellent educational opportunities for thousands of students, but not all students have equal access. Whether schools can offer…
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To Protect its Youth, a City Transforms Virtually Overnight
During the summer, most schools across the country stand silent at night while their students are on break. But in Tacoma Public Schools, when…
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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…
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WSSDA Platform Revision Window Open March 11 Through April 8
Every school board has the opportunity to propose a revision, retirement, or addition to WSSDA’s platform of 225 positions from March 11 through April…