Announcing Candidates for the 2013 NAESP Election
The NAESP Nominating Committee met today to review and select nominees for President-elect and Directors of Zones 3, 4, and 6.
NAESP and NASSP Applaud Multifaceted Approach to Curtailing Gun Violence
NASSP and NAESP applaud President Obama for his proposals to reduce gun violence and we pledge our support to ongoing efforts to make those proposals a reality.
Updated: NAESP Makes Recommendations to Gun Violence Task Force
NAESP adds positions on gun-related issues to bolstering community partnerships and strengthening mental health services.
Meaningful Solutions for School Safety in the Newtown Aftermath
Following the Sandy Hook tragedy, NAESP Executive Director Gail Connelly published "Meaningful Solutions for School Safety in the Newtown Aftermath" in Ed Week. The commentary explores the need for more coordinated school and community services for students and their families.
National Principals Groups Oppose Proposals to Arm School Officials
NAESP and NASSP argue that firearms in principals' and teachers' hands might do more harm than good. Read more
NAESP Statement on Shooting at Connecticut Elementary School
The National Association of Elementary School Principals mourns the tragic loss of life resulting from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Elementary schools are meant to be safe havens that nurture and support our nation’s children which makes today’s shootings even more horrendous. NAESP extends heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the entire Sandy Hook school community, and joins them in mourning the children and adults whose lives were lost. More...
NAESP President Featured on The Balancing Act
Mark Terry is joined by Elise Luis Ramon of Madcap Logic to make the case for stronger arts programs in schools.
National Children's Book of the Year Contest
If you ever wanted to be a children's book author, this is your chance to have your work reviewed by a renowned children’s book publisher! Click here...
Crayola and NAESP Announce Creativity Grant Winners
Twenty schools win Champion Creatively Alive Children grants to promote arts-infused education.
Rethinking Principal Evaluation
In an EdWeek commentary, the executive directors of NAESP and NASSP call for fair, comprehensive principal-evaluation systems. Read more.