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Statement on the Reorganization of the U.S. Department of Education
Read MoreBy L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE, NAESP Executive Director


AMLE and NAESP Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Support for Middle Level Leaders
Read MoreThe Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) announced today a new collaborative part…


2026 NAESP Vice President Candidates Named
Read MoreMeet the Vice President Candidates Named for the 2026 NAESP Election.


NAESP to Honor Top Principals During 2025 National Principals Month
Read MoreNAESP recognizes 43 principals from across the nation as 2025 NAESP National Distinguished Principals.


NAESP Launches National Gold Star School Program to Recognize Exemplary Learning Communities
Read MoreThis new recognition program celebrates schools that exemplify inclusive culture, empowered leadership, and effective systems.


NAESP Statement on the Teachers Are Leaders Act
Read MoreNAESP is proud to endorse the Teachers Are Leaders Act.


Seeking Leaders to Serve on the NAESP Board of Directors
Read MoreDo you have what it takes to step up your volunteer leadership game? If so, we want you to apply.


2025-2026 NAESP President and Board Members Begin New Terms
Read MoreApril D. Knight takes the helm as president of the NAESP Board of Directors, with Ann-Marie Gleason, Ed.D., serving as president-elect; Carmen Maring, Ed.D., a…


L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE, to Retire as NAESP Executive Director, Marking a Transformative Era in Association Leadership
Read MoreSearch underway for new executive to build on legacy of advocacy, expanded services, and organizational stability.


NAESP and 9 State Affiliates Join Education Organizations to Urge Immediate Disbursement of Legally Obligated Funding to States
Read MoreNAESP and nine state affiliates join education organizations to urge Linda McMahon and Russell Vought to immediately disburse funds promised to states.


NAESP Joins Other Education Organizations in Letter on U.S. Education Department Withholding FY25 Funds
Read MoreEducation organizations join together to demand the U.S. Department of Education to release FY funds to states so schools don’t suffer further interruption.


DOE’s Withholding of $6.9 Billion in FY2025 K-12 Funding Threatens Student Success and Paralyzes School Systems Nationwide
Read MoreStatement from the American Federation of School Administrators and the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

