Celebrate School Leaders
NAESP is the only national association dedicated to serving elementary and middle-level principals who represent 35 million children in pre-K through grade 8.
2025 National Distinguished Principals
NAESP honors outstanding elementary and middle-level administrators for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and climate for the students, families, and staff in their learning communities.
Latest News and Events
Raising Money-Smart Kids: A Family Guide to Financial Literacy
Read MoreFinancial literacy is about helping children build a healthy relationship with money that will serve them for life. Here’s…
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Lysol HERE for Healthy Schools: Lea Michele Shares the Story of SOMO
Read MoreNAESP is proud to partner with Lysol to help keep school communities informed and protected from illness-causing germs.
- Communicator, October 2025, Volume , Issue
What Principals Should Teach Every New Teacher
Read MoreThe 4 F’s Framework helps school leaders go beyond managing systems and analyzing data to developing the people who…
- Communicator, October 2025, Volume , Issue
Generative AI in Education: Early Adoption, Equity, and the Road Ahead
Read MoreNew research shows students are experimenting with generative AI, while educators and parents lag behind—raising questions about curriculum, access,…
Celebrate National Principals Month
Read MoreJoin us this October as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and impact of school leaders everywhere.
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