September 10th Edition 

AWSA Update

Registration is Open for SLATE 25: Harness the Power of Ed Tech

Register today for SLATE 25 (December 8-10, 2025 Kalahari Resort) featuring over seventy pre-conference and concurrent sessions on using technology to engage learners like never before. Learn more here.

Keep It Simple: How New Glarus Drives Excellence Through Focused Systems and People-First Planning

In the New Glarus School District, simplicity is more than a mindset—it’s a strategy for success. At the 2025 Creating a Culture of Excellence For All Conference, our team shared how a clear focus on systems, strategic planning, and staff support has led to exceptional student and staff outcomes. While simplicity doesn’t mean easy, our experience shows it’s a powerful path to sustained excellence. Read more here.

Monitoring The Future: Tracking Teen Risk Behaviors

Monitoring the Future is the census of teen risk behavior in the United States. It is a long-standing, nationally representative, and well-respected study conducted by the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health. The study is endorsed by NASSP, NAESP, National PTA, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the National Association of School Nurses, and several other national organizations. Read more here.

Nominate an Outstanding Associate Principal Today

Nominations for the State Associate Principal of the Year Award are now open. Nominations can be made by administrators, teachers, or other community members. Help AWSA recognize outstanding leadership by nominating an exemplary middle school or high school associate principal today! Nominations are due by Friday, October 10, 2025 and then applications must be submitted by Friday, October 17, 2025. Learn more here.