October 14th Edition
AWSA Update
Wisconsin Recognized for Principal Excellence
In the last six years, five Wisconsin school leaders have been recognized as National Principals of the Year.
- Deb Paradowski, 2020 National Assistant Principal of the Year
- Misa Sato, 2023 National HS Assistant Principal of the Year
- Andy Farley, 2024 National HS Principal of the Year
- Liz Nelson, 2025 National MS Assistant Principal of the Year
- Amanda Jamerson, 2026 National HS Assistant Principal of the Year
During National Principals’ Month, we asked each of them what drives student success at their schools. Read more here.
From the Courtroom to the Classroom: Common Family Law Issues in Schools
School leaders are increasingly placed in the middle of contentious family law matters, creating confusion and uncertainty with respect to the school’s role in these situations. This short overview of family law matters, which focuses on parental rights, is designed to help administrators feel more confident in supporting students and families facing challenging circumstances. Read more here.
2027 Associate Principals’ Convention
Register for the Associate Principal's Convention at the La Crosse Center January 27-29, 2027. Learn and network with state and national thought leaders, including your colleagues from around the state. In addition, there will be an optional dinner on Thursday night for members to celebrate Joe Schroeder’s career in education as he announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
2027 Middle & High School Principal’s Convention
The Middle and High School Principal’s Convention will be held in Green Bay February 10-12, 2027. Please review the program and register today. In addition, there will be an optional dinner on Thursday night for members to celebrate Joe Schroeder’s career in education as he announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
Educating the Anxious Generation in a Tech-First World
At an educational technology conference like SLATE, conversation naturally centers on innovation: leveraging AI, streamlining integration, and expanding digital learning horizons. High-agency EdTech tools offer unprecedented opportunities for complex problem-solving and creative output. However, a growing paradox threatens to undermine these advances: how can students engage with high-agency digital learning if personal devices have systematically eroded their capacity for deep focus? Read more here.
Register today for SLATE 26 December 7-9, 2026 Kalahari Resort.
