Take Action Now | School Safety and Support | Supporting Student Wellness

As part of NASSP’s mission to support school leaders in creating supportive and thriving learning environments, we empower our members to advocate for state and federal policies that will better support public schools, strengthen the teacher and principal pipelines, provide more resources to students for their mental health, well-being, and safety, and expand unique learning opportunities for all students that better prepare them for postsecondary success. 

Use the resources below to contact your local, state, and federal elected officials and advocate for the policies we need to strengthen schools and ensure student success. 

2025 National Education Leadership Awards (NELA) participants discuss the most pressing issues in their schools, April 2025. Photo courtesy of NASSP.

Take Action Now 

School leaders at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., during the National School Leaders Advocacy Conference Hill Day, March 2025. Photo courtesy of NASSP.

NASSP Action Alerts 

Federal support for public schools is currently under immense threat. Join us right now in sending a message to your members of Congress to advocate for the continued funding and support our schools need. NASSP action alerts make it easy for school leaders to send prewritten, automatically customized messages to Congress with just a few simple clicks. 

Shadowing Visits With Lawmakers 

You know that outstanding school leaders make for outstanding schools, but elected officials don’t always realize the many ways principals create the environment necessary for student success. The most powerful way to convey this message to policymakers is to let them see it for themselves by inviting them to visit your school. Use these resources to extend invitations to your elected officials and plan a visit with them at the school. 

Find Your Members of Congress 

NAESP-NASSP 2025 Federal Legislative Agenda  

  • Each year, the two leading national school leader organizations release a Federal Legislative Agenda outlining our top federal policy and advocacy priorities for school leaders. The Federal Legislative Agenda urges Congress to uphold its responsibility to strengthen public education by fully investing in public schools and supporting policies that ensure all students have access to high-quality educators, safe learning environments, and the resources they need to thrive. 

Download this document and share it with your federal lawmakers when advocating. 

Step Up Your Advocacy 

School Safety and Support 

The NASSP Principal Recovery Network (PRN) is a national network of current and former school leaders who have experienced gun violence tragedies in their buildings. Together, the PRN assists principals in the immediate aftermath of a crisis and well beyond. PRN members reach out directly to their colleagues to provide much-needed support, share the combined wisdom of their experience with the larger principal community through various outlets, assist schools during recovery, and advocate for national school safety enhancements and violence prevention programs.  

If you’ve faced a school shooting, PRN members are here to help—contact [email protected] to connect or access the PRN Guide to Recovery. 

Supporting Student Wellness 

These resources help school leaders and educators foster student well-being and promote digital wellness. From teen-led programs to positive online engagement and storytelling through film, the following tools empower communities to create safe, supportive learning environments. 

  • Work2BeWell: This teen-led mental health program, provides free resources to empower teens, educators, and communities. In partnership with NASSP, it expands access to trusted tools helping school leaders foster wellness, belonging, and reduce stigma around mental health. 
  • #ICANHELP: This program empowers students and educators to create safe, positive online spaces. Focused on digital wellness, citizenship, and leadership, it equips communities to respond to challenges and promote meaningful connections. 
  • Hiding in Plain Sight: This documentary explores the journeys of young people navigating mental health challenges. It can be used as a resource to spark conversations about mental health in schools. 

Already advocating for your school community? 

State Assistant Principals of the Year talk during a session at NELA, April 2025. Photo courtesy of NASSP. 

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