National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

06/10/2026

Supporting students receiving special education services requires strong leadership, collaboration, and access to the right resources.

NASSP’s Supporting Principals as Leaders in Special Education Policy Issue Brief highlights how school leaders can better support students, families, and educators while advancing inclusive, high-quality learning opportunities for all students.

As student needs continue to evolve, principals need policies and systems that help them lead effectively and advocate for every learner.

Explore the full Policy Issue Brief and additional advocacy resources here:
https://hubs.la/Q04hyS1Z0

06/08/2026

Student mental health starts with intentional support, strong relationships, and a school culture where every child feels seen.

From morning SEL routines and trusted-adult connections to calming spaces and crisis response planning, these five practical strategies can help elementary school leaders create environments where students can learn well and be well.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4a95139

At Sward Elementary School in Oak Lawn, IL, supporting mental health is a yearlong goal we are always working toward. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m happy to share some strategies we’ve implemented in our school to ensure our students have the tools they need to foster self-aware...

06/05/2026

🧡 Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we stand to honor those impacted by gun violence and advocate for safer communities.

The Principal Recovery Network (PRN) supports school leaders who have experienced gun violence tragedies, connecting them with peers who understand the challenges of recovery and healing.

This organization exists to help ensure that no school leader has to navigate recovery alone, offering ongoing support grounded in shared experience and understanding.


Everytown for Gun Safety, March For Our Lives, Sandy Hook Promise

06/04/2026

📚 Great professional development for principals is collaborative, ongoing, and grounded in real-world challenges.

TN NASSP High School Principal of the Year Jon Minton shared with Education Week how school leaders learn best through peer connection, practical problem-solving, and continuous growth—not one-and-done trainings.

School leaders need professional learning too.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04hGttZ0

06/02/2026

Schools are where AI policy meets daily practice—and where its impact on teaching and learning is already being felt.

NASSP’s AI Usage Policy Issue Brief highlights what principals need to implement AI responsibly in PreK–12 settings. That includes clear guidance on ethical use, protecting student data and privacy, addressing equity gaps in access, and ensuring AI tools meaningfully support teaching and learning rather than replace sound educational practice.

As AI continues to evolve, school leaders need strong policy support to help them make informed decisions that keep students at the center.

https://hubs.la/Q04hyTdp0

06/01/2026

School leadership isn’t getting simpler—it’s getting more complex every day.

That’s why NPC27 exists.

It’s where principals and assistant principals step out of the daily demands and reconnect with what actually moves their leadership forward—clarity, connection, and practical direction.

Make your case to attend here → https://hubs.la/Q04jg0_f0

05/29/2026

Student engagement doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by design.

In the latest member-only issue of Principal Leadership, David James and Nathan Levenson explore how secondary school leaders can rethink scheduling to increase student voice, expand meaningful choices, and create stronger connections to real-world learning.

From middle school electives to high school pathway programming, this piece highlights practical scheduling strategies that support engagement without adding costs or instructional time.

🔒 Read “Engagement by Design” in the May 2026 issue of Principal Leadership: https://hubs.la/Q04hw9Wv0

05/27/2026

📚 Sleep matters for student success.

In a recent Chalkbeat article, ME NASSP State Coordinator Matt Haney shared how moving Mount Desert Island High School’s start time later helped students arrive more engaged, rested, and ready to learn.

Research continues to show that later start times can support student mental health, safety, attendance, and academic performance.

School leaders know that supporting students starts with understanding what they need to thrive.

Read more via Chalkbeat: https://hubs.la/Q04hGpcf0

05/26/2026

Lets go Terri! We love seeing this representation from our 2025 NASSP Advocacy Champ!

Three principals reflect on the rising challenges reshaping school leadership.

🏫 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nGYwtY