We’re excited to announce that the 2021 Advocacy Champion of the Year is Derrick Lawson, principal of Indio High School in Indio, CA. Principal Lawson recruits and organizes school leaders in his state to participate in grassroots advocacy work in his role as the NASSP California State Coordinator.

Take the pulse of your school’s culture and leverage the perceptions of you students, staff, and parents/guardians as you prepare for the 2021–22 school year. From April 19–May 28, receive members-only access to NASSP’s Building Ranks™ School Culture Survey at no cost.

A school community that provides opportunities to focus on overall well-being creates a learning environment where everyone thrives. In the June virtual tour, see how Downington Middle School cultivates student connection through virtual clubs.