Principals play a pivotal role in fostering high-quality professional development (PD) and creating a culture of continuous learning for their teachers. As instructional leaders, it is imperative for principals to create the conditions—and provide the support necessary—for effective PD so that meaningful improvements in student learning can take place.
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Transforming Teacher PD With AI
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Five Reasons to Join NASSP in 2025
As 2024 ends and preparations for 2025 begin, many are reflecting on their personal, professional, and educational goals. If you’re a middle or high school principal, assistant principal, or educational leader, NASSP membership is a transformative step for your career.

Why NASSP Webinars Are Worth Attending
It’s important for me, as a high school principal, to stay up to date on the latest trends that affect our students and be prepared for potential impacts on education. I am currently in my third year as a principal. Previously, I served as an assistant principal for two years.

An Invaluable UNITED Experience
Attending UNITED 2024 in Nashville was an invigorating experience for us. My husband, John, and I are longtime educators. Between us, we have 52 years of school leadership experience as department chairs, assistant principals, principals, and district office personnel, and we have been to our fair share of conferences including PLCS at Work, Model Schools […]
Vote Now for NASSP Sessions at SXSW EDU
NASSP is excited to announce two session proposals for the 2025 SXSW EDU, one of the largest and most influential education conferences in the country. Your vote can help us share these innovative sessions with a larger audience; public voting is one of three elements that determine which sessions are selected. Voting is open August […]
Uniting Through NASSP to Bring Joy to Education
In an inspiring display of collaboration and innovation, three school leaders who met as strangers in the NASSP Ambassador program joined forces to address a critical need in education: bringing joy back to schools. Meeting in person for the first time minutes before their session at UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership, they led […]
UNITED: Where School Leadership Comes Together
If leadership is an art, then Nashville just hosted the ultimate master class. From July 15–17, more than 4,000 school leaders gathered there to attend UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership. Inside the Music City Center, Nashville’s convention center, principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders engaged deeply with peers, gained insights from distinguished […]
Join Us at UNITED
This summer, elementary and secondary school leaders will come together in Nashville for an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate toward a common goal. UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership, marks a joint effort NASSP and NAESP. Taking place July 15–17, in the heart of Music City, this year’s conference offers a stage for innovation and leadership […]

Why You Should Attend UNITED This Summer
When elementary and secondary school leaders from around the country gather in Nashville this summer for UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership, you can bet I’ll be there. I’ve attended and presented at national and state conferences throughout my 24 years as an administrator, and I’m looking forward to UNITED for the following reasons: