The National Principals Association (NPA)

08/21/2026

Leadership isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you learn, practice, and grow into.

In this two-part series from Cool Cat Teacher, NPA CEO Ronn Nozoe joins award-winning school leaders to explore what it means to become the kind of leader who empowers others, builds strong school communities, and puts people first.

🎧 Read, listen, and learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04tBw4J0

Education Week

08/19/2026

Your school culture starts with how you set the tone.

Join us Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET for the Wellness & Culture Leadership Network and get practical strategies to:
✨ Strengthen school culture
✨ Support staff wellness
✨ Build sustainable systems for the year ahead

Start the school year with tools you can put into practice right away.

Members only. Register today:
https://hubs.la/Q04sFyPh0

08/17/2026

What happens when school leaders ask, “What’s the student impact?”
The National Principals Association has submitted “Radical Care as a Leadership Strategy” for SXSW EDU 2027, featuring nationally recognized Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year who are building thriving school cultures through relationships, equity, and care-centered leadership.

Featuring:
⭐ Sonia Ruiz, 2026 IL POY & 2026 ML NPOY
⭐ Tony Cattani, 2025 NJ POY & 2025–2026 HS NPOY
⭐ Amanda Jamerson, 2026 WI APOY & 2026 HS NAPOY

Help bring this conversation to SXSW EDU! Public voting is open August 5–23.

🗳️ Vote for "Radical Care as a Leadership Strategy"
🔗 https://hubs.la/Q04s9vxQ0

08/14/2026

🚨 Help bring NPA to the SXSW EDU stage!

The National Principals Association has submitted two session proposals for SXSW EDU 2027, happening March 13–16 in Austin, TX, and public voting is open through August 23!

This year’s proposals spotlight the power of student voice, leadership, belonging, and radical care to transform school culture.

Your vote can help bring these conversations to a national audience. Voting is quick, easy, and free through SXSW EDU’s .

Voting closes August 23! Get info on how to vote here: https://hubs.la/Q04sQQjV0

08/12/2026

Ready to roll into the new school year? 🛼

The National Principals Association is ready to give members the tools they need to set their school culture up for year-long success and build sustainable systems that support staff.

Join us Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET for the first Wellness & Culture Leadership Network of the 2026–2027 school year. Hear from three award-winning school leaders:
⭐ Jana Clarke, TX, Assistant Principal of the Year '24
⭐ Liz Nelson, WI, National Assistant Principal of the Year '25
⭐ Andrea Garza, TX, Assistant Principal of the Year '26

This members-only event is designed to help you start the school year with strategies to strengthen culture, support staff wellness, and build systems for sustainable success.

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04svTDP0

08/10/2026

Our Board President, Evelyn Campbell Edney, recently attended the Pennsylvania Principals Association Conference, where she connected with fellow school leaders, heard from inspiring speakers, and even had a special reunion with a former student who is now an assistant principal.

We’re grateful for Evelyn’s leadership and for the opportunity to have NPA represented at events like this! 👏

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

What if we changed the way we talk about Title I schools?

The National Principals Association has submitted “Flipping the Script: Student Voice in Title I Schools” for SXSW EDU 2027 — a conversation highlighting how school leaders are transforming communities by creating opportunities for student leadership, belonging, and success.

Featuring:
⭐ Jaime Cabral, 2026 AK HS APOY
⭐ Janelle Muhammad, 2026 TX POY
⭐ Jana Clark, 2024 TX APOY

Help bring this important conversation to the SXSW EDU stage! Public voting is open August 5–23.

🗳️ Vote for "Flipping the Script: Student Voice in Title I Schools"

🔗https://hubs.la/Q04s9D9x0

08/06/2026

Want to share the excitement that you'll be at ?

Whether you're an attendee, speaker, sponsor, or exhibitor, let everyone know you're joining us at the National Principals Conference!
Check out our Social Media Toolkit and start sharing: https://bit.ly/4wHq1Y9

We can't wait to see you in Tampa, FL, February 6–9, 2027.

Haven't registered yet? Secure the $699 Early Bird rate through September 30!

08/04/2026

Leadership may look different from one grade level to the next, but the commitment to students remains the same.
With the National Principals Association's expansion to serve PreK–12 principals and assistant principals, elementary school leaders now have access to a trusted professional community, advocacy, valuable resources, and opportunities to connect with peers across the country.

In this member spotlight, Boyd Elementary Principal Jana Clark shares why this expansion matters and how bringing school leaders together across every grade level strengthens the profession and creates a more unified voice for education.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4hNpvDd

Boyd ISD