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From Forest to Funding: Learning How Trust Lands Support Washington Schools

On May 7, Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt, chair of WSSDA’s Trust Lands Advisory Committee (TLAC), and Levon Williams, WSSDA’s policy analyst, joined the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) board for a day-long field trip designed to provide an overview of how Common School Trust Lands generate the revenue that helps support…

Exciting Addition to the WSSDA Staff—Meet Our New Learning & Development Specialist

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) is pleased to introduce our newest staff member, Rassamy X. Smith. Rassamy, WSSDA’s learning and development specialist, will work closely with WSSDA’s director of leadership development, Dr

Leadership Academy

Overview Designed with feedback from school directors, Leadership Academy bundles professional learning opportunities into a predictable, annual schedule. With in-person and virtual offerings, this approach enables school boards and districts to effectively plan and budget their time for high-quality training experiences Statewide and Recurring Our year-long approach is structured to…

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School Directors of Color Council

The WSSDA Board of Directors established the Council of School Directors of Color with the stated purpose of “informing WSSDA in its efforts to attract, support, and retain diverse school boards.” The Council’s formation was one of 17 recommendations within the March 2022 Report to the WSSDA Board on WSSDA’s…

School Directors of Color Council

The WSSDA Board of Directors established the Council of School Directors of Color with the stated purpose of “informing WSSDA in its efforts to attract, support, and retain diverse school boards.” The Council’s formation was one of 17 recommendations within the March 2022 Report to the WSSDA Board on WSSDA’s…

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today

Washington is facing a workforce dilemma. We may offer a variety of exciting opportunities in high-growth sectors and one of the highest starting salaries in the country, but businesses in the Evergreen State still struggle to fill positions. In fact, there are just 77 workers for every 100 open jobs

Small Schools, Big Impact

Elissa Dyson Reflects on 40 Years of Service After 40 years of school boarding, Director Elissa Dyson of the Onion Creek School District is passing the torch. At the WSSDA Annual Conference in November, we asked her to reflect on her career. Elissa is one of only five people to…

School Directors and Tribal Leaders to Gather in Ridgefield

On March 21, this year’s first Convening of School Directors and Tribal Leaders takes place in Ridgefield, Washington. A rich and engaging program awaits western Washington school leaders, thanks in large part to the staff and students of North Thurston Public Schools. The convening will feature a student panel, an…

Ready to Launch! How Washington Schools Are Setting the Course

If you want to get excited about the future of Washington state, look no further than the one million students in our public schools. Driven, motivated, and ambitious, our students are focused on their dream careers and the next steps to make them a reality. Nearly 88 percent of Washington…