2010 NASSP Convention Opens in Phoenix

The 2010 NASSP Convention has begun, kicking off last night with a fabulous welcome reception sponsored by Jostens. The convention will continue through Sunday, March 14, and if you can't make it to Phoenix in time, you can follow along at home on the NASSP Convention Blog, and download session podcasts at EdReadySearch.org.

Photo: NASSP President Steve Pophal (left) greets members at the opening reception.

President Obama Issues High School Commencement Challenge

Looking for a high school commencement speaker? How about President Obama? The White House and the Department of Education have unveiled a new challenge inviting public schools across the country to compete to have President Obama speak at their graduation. More information

State Honorees Named in the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

NASSP congratulates the 102 outstanding youth volunteers – two from each state and the District of Columbia – recently named State Honorees by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism. More information

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Draft K-12 Common Standards Released for Public Comment

The Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices have released the first official public draft of common K-12 standards in English language arts and mathematics. The standards are open for public comment until Friday, April 2, 2010. More information

Podcast: Sen. Al Franken Speaks to Priority of Principal Bill

NASSP Executive Director Gerald N. Tirozzi interviews Sen. Al Franken about his recently introduced bill, the Principal Recruitment and Training Act, and the prospect of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization.

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March is National Middle Level Education Month

NASSP is marking National Middle Level Education Month by providing expert advice on what it takes to be a successful middle level leader. Check out the podcast interview with Vicki Petzko, a former middle level principal turned educational leadership professor, and much more at www.principals.org/MLMonth!