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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…
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…
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…
Prosser School District to Host In-Person Board Boot Camp February 24

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) will offer Board Boot Camp in Prosser on February 24. Board Boot Camp is foundational for any…
WSSDA offers First Learning Experience of the Year for School Directors on Jan. 16

Register for Deciphering District Budgets, taking place virtually on January 16 from 5:30-8pm. For starters, school directors will get to know the structure and basic terminology used…
Celebrating School Board Recognition Month: Honoring one of the Cornerstones of Public Education

As January unfolds, it brings a special occasion that deserves our recognition and gratitude—School Board Recognition Month. This dedicated month is an opportunity to…
WSSDA Announces the 2023 School Boards of the Year

The Washington State School Directors’ Association has recognized the La Conner, Kelso, and Sumner-Bonney Lake School Boards as the 2023 Boards of the Year.…
Announcing the 2023 Boards of Distinction

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is proud to announce the distinguished winners of the 2023 WSSDA Boards of Distinction program. This prestigious…
Get the Fall Issue of WSSDA’s Quarterly Magazine

In this issue you’ll find a great story about one of last year’s Boards of the Year, North Thurston and their use of a…
Districts Explore Balanced School Calendars to Improve Outcomes for Students

Across Washington, more than 45 school districts have studies or implementations underway for new balanced calendars that spread school breaks more evenly across the…