Alaska Association of Elementary School Principals

⏳Time is running out to nominate an outstanding Elem or Mid Level Principal for the NAESP National Distinguished Principal award!

The National Distinguished Principal® Program honors exceptional elementary and middle school principals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to student success, and a positive school culture.

AK public school elementary and middle-level principals are nominated by their peers, and final selections are made by our AK state AAESP committee. We invite you to nominate an outstanding principal for this nationally recognized honor!

🗓 Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 (see criteria in the comments)

🔗 Nominate Using this Google Form
https://forms.gle/SJRH4tKVn3mex6ah8

The National Distinguished Principal® Program honors exceptional elementary and middle school principals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to student success, and a positive school culture.

AK public school elementary and middle-level principals are nominated by their peers, and final selections are made by our AK state AAESP committee. We invite you to nominate an outstanding principal for this nationally recognized honor!

🗓 Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 (see criteria in the comments)

🔗 Nominate Using this Google Form
https://forms.gle/SJRH4tKVn3mex6ah8

Last week, the House Education Committee introduced HB 374, which proposes an increase to the Base Student Allocation by $630.

Last year, your voices were critical in encouraging the Legislature to pass a historic funding increase—now, we need to mobilize again.

The Committee is taking telephonic testimony this Wednesday, March 11, at 5:00 p.m. Here is how you can participate:
Call-In Numbers:
Anchorage: 907-563-9085
Juneau: 907-586-9085
Toll-Free: 844-586-9085

Pro-Tips for Testifying:
Call in early: Dial in 5–10 minutes before 5:00 p.m. to get into the queue.
Be concise: Expect a strict 2–3 minute time limit.
Written Option: If you cannot call in, please email your comments to the committee at [email protected].

AAESP is proud to have a team advocating on behalf of Alaska’s elementary and middle school principals at . This week, we’ll be meeting with Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, and Congressman Begich to elevate the needs of Alaska’s schools, students, and leaders.

Principals Lead the Charge: NAESP’s 2026 Legislative Priorities - NAESP As NAESP convenes school leaders from across the country for the National School Leaders Advocacy Conference, we outline the federal investments and policy changes needed to strengthen schools and support the educators who lead them.

Alaska's 2025 National Distinguished Principal Ginger Crockett!! Ginger is representing Alaska and the Bering Strait School District in Washington DC this week. CONGRATULATIONS Ginger!!

We can’t wait to see you at the 59th Annual Alaska Principals’ Conference - Register today!

Summary - 59th Annual Principals' Fall Conference

Summary - 59th Annual Principals' Fall Conference

Hello AAESP Members and Happy New School Year! We hope that it has started off strong and we are looking forward to seeing you soon once our regular meetings resume in September. Until then, please enjoy this August Update, and please reach out if we can be of service in any way! Cheers! - Jen

August Update Message from your AAESP President, Lori Rucksdashel