Wisconsin voters will elect the next State Superintendent of Public Instruction this spring. AWSA supports Jeff Wright as our next Superintendent of Public Instruction. This office has enormous influence on education in Wisconsin. Plan to vote in person or request your absentee ballot today. And encourage your colleagues, friends, and family to do the same.

Leveraging Authentic Engagement Principles in Continuous Improvement
At Sauk Prairie Middle School, I focus on creating a culture of continuous improvement by treating my staff as learners, recognizing that the conditions for deep learning extend beyond age and title. Read more here.
Building the Future of Education: Rhinelander’s Model for Growing Future Educators
The School District of Rhinelander is making waves in educational innovation with a commitment to fostering the next generation of educators. Amidst a nationwide shortage of teachers, Rhinelander has emerged as a beacon of hope, thanks to its comprehensive programming, strong community partnerships, and the remarkable growth of its Educators Rising Club. Read more here.
Legislative Update on 2025-27 State Budget and More
Today, AWSA and SAA lobbyist Dee Pettack provided a Legislative Update for members on the latest on the Budget and other key issues impacting education. Read more here.

AWSA 2025 Election
The AWSA Board of Directors election will be held electronically from April 15-April 30, 2025. This year, Directors will be elected from Regions 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9. Members of each of these regions will be emailed a notification on April 15th with a link to an online ballot listing the candidate(s) for that region. As part of its succession planning, the Board has recruited candidates in each region. See candidates here.
Are You Retiring?
If you are retiring this year, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. We’d like to include you in our recognition announcement and also share with you information about retired membership with AWSA.