National Association of Elementary School Principals

July marks the unofficial start of back‑to‑school season. Before the rush, families can review their child’s supply list and prepare for a smoother year. Share this , available in English and Spanish, to help them make the most of it.

Download the resource, in a social media graphic and a full pdf, at naesp.org/resource/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-childs-back-to-school-list.

Education Week's Olina Banerji explores the principal's growing role in and how NAESP's longtime partnership with Nebraska on the NAESP Pre-K-3 Leadership Academy has prepared educators in the state to lead the early grades. In the article, Banerji talks to NAESP's Gracie Branch about the academy and why this is such a big priority for NAESP.

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More Principals Now Lead Preschools. But Are They Ready for It? Strong efforts to train principals in early-childhood education are still scattered and scarce.

Is your school ready for summer programming?

Whether your school will host summer camp, tutoring, enrichment activities, or other day programs, now is a great time to think ahead about the spaces that will see the most use.

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Happy ! Add these books to your school libraries so students of all ages can learn about the history of this important holiday and connect lessons from past events to their world today. Read more: https://www.naesp.org/blog/books-that-bring-juneteenth-to-life/

Taking a moment to reflect on NAESP's annual conference in Seattle as we gear up for the 2026 National School Leaders Conference in Orlando July 13-15. Whether you join us for that sets you up for success next school year or camaraderie that lasts a lifetime, we've got you covered. Don't miss ! Register now at naespconference.org.

What's your favorite memory from an NAESP annual conference? Drop it below!

Being busy is the norm but not necessarily effective. In this webinar, principal supervisor Jessica Brister will offer strategies to help school leaders shift from constant reaction to intentional leadership. Fill your cup July 8 at 3 p.m. ET. Register: https://www.naesp.org/event/busy-is-not-effective-leading-with-intention-in-overwhelming-school-systems/

Congrats to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school leaders who completed the NAESP National Mentor Recertification Training June 11 to renew their mentor credentials for three more years. A big thank-you to Carla Brosnahan for her leadership!

Want to learn more? Visit naesp.org/mentor.

NAESP's webinar series Leading Now: Real Leadership. Real Lessons. is back June 16 at 5 p.m. ET to help you prep for the next school year with planning that pays off. Learn from host Missie Patschke and presenters Andy Gutierrez, Andrea Sifers, and Lorena Carrasco. Register: https://naesp.org/event/naesp-leading-now-real-leadership-real-lessons-2

The FCC is reviewing . Later in June, it'll review Chair Brendan Carr's proposed review. If it gets the go-ahead, they'll solicit public opinion later this summer. Learn more about E-Rate in our latest policy brief at naesp.org/ERatePolicyBrief.

Happy ! Principal and NAESP LGBTQIA+ Network fellow Kenny Newby explains how school leaders can implement the 4 pillars of inclusive education in ways that benefit not just + students but also all students. Read his article: https://www.naesp.org/blog/leading-with-pride-4-pillars-of-inclusive-education