The National Principals Association

New name. Same commitment. Today, we officially become the National Principals Association. Hear from CEO Ronn Nozoe on what this milestone means for our members and how one unified association strengthens the voice of school leaders nationwide. bit.ly/4vbTyaX #WeAreNPA

Congratulations to James Allrich and Mary Pat Cumming on their @educationweek feature. Their story is a powerful reminder of the strength of principals supporting principals. bit.ly/44UxvLf #WeAreNPA

Great coffee. Great conversations. Even greater leaders. ☕️ Thanks to everyone who joined our CONNECT Kit Coffee Chat with 2026 South Dakota HS POY Kendra Becker! We shared ideas, tackled real challenges, and proved once again that no principal has to lead alone. #WeAreNPA

Get to know our NPC27 keynotes 👇 • @jess_sims • @gerrybrooksprin • @realgranthill33 • @CalRipkenJr Different paths. Shared lessons in leadership, resilience, and impact. Feb 6–9, 2027 | Tampa Early Bird $699 through September 🔗 bit.ly/44jI5uX #NPC27 #WeAreNPA

Introducing the 2026–2027 Board of Directors of the National Principals Association! Principals and education leaders bringing real school experience into the work ahead. Let's get ready for a great year. 🔥 #WeAreNPA #BoardOfDirectors #Principals

Happy Fourth of July from NHS, NASC, and the National Principals Association (NPA). 🎆 Celebrating the power of connection and the leaders across PreK–12 education who make our schools and communities stronger every day. #4thofJuly #WeAreNPA #NHS #NASC

Following our rebrand to the National Principals Association, we’re excited to share our 2026–27 President and President-Elect: 🔥 President: @MarcusJBelin 🔥 President-Elect: @BethHouf Join us in congratulating them as they begin this next chapter. #WeAreNPA

⏳ Just 5 days until NASSP becomes The National Principals Association. One profession. One national home. One stronger voice for principals and assistant principals across Pre-K–12. The future of school leadership starts July 1. Learn More: hubs.la/Q04mSnfG0 #WeAreNPA

Future school leaders brought their passion and curiosity to the @mdmassp Summer Conference. Aspiring leaders joined MASSP Executive Director Bob Driver and NPA Board Member Mary Pat Cumming for a conversation on the rewards and impact of school leadership. #WeAreNPA

Across the PreK–12 continuum, school leadership is evolving. July 1, we step toward the National Principals Association—built to better support principals and assistant principals at every level. Built for what leadership looks like today—and what it demands next. #WeAreNPA

CO NASSP State Coordinator Moira Coogan discussed why principals support advance notice for school board visits in @Chalkbeat, highlighting the importance of communication, collaboration, and minimizing operational disruptions in schools. Read more: hubs.la/Q04hH3Q-0

Another act of gun violence has impacted a school community. We stand with the students, educators, and leaders at Baker High as they navigate the aftermath and continue to call for safer schools for all. #PrincipalsAdvocate theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne…

Strong leadership helps schools better support students receiving special education services. NASSP’s Special Education brief highlights what principals need to advance inclusive, high-quality learning for all students. Read the brief: hubs.la/Q04hyW5r0 #PrincipalsAdvocate

Creating a school environment where students can learn well and be well starts with supporting their mental health. Explore 5 practical strategies elementary school leaders can implement to foster student well-being: bit.ly/4a1nPBm #ElementaryEducation #WeAreNPA

🧡 Today, we honor those impacted by gun violence. The NASSP Principal Recovery Network (PRN) connects school leaders impacted by gun violence with peers who understand recovery. The PRN ensures no leader faces recovery alone. @Everytown @AMarch4OurLives @sandyhook

Effective principal PD is ongoing, collaborative, and grounded in real challenges. TN High School Principal of the Year Jon Minton shared with @educationweek how school leaders benefit most from learning alongside peers and continuing to grow on the job. hubs.la/Q04hGqQz0

Schools are where AI policy meets practice. NASSP’s AI brief highlights what principals need to implement AI responsibly while protecting equity, privacy, and learning. hubs.la/Q04hyR-30 #PrincipalsAdvocate

School leadership isn’t getting simpler—it’s getting more complex. NPC27 is where leaders step back, reconnect, and refocus on what matters most. Make your case → hubs.la/Q04jggjh0 #NPC27 #SchoolLeadership #WeAreNPA

Student engagement starts with intentional design. In this member-only #PrincipalLeadership article, David James and Nathan Levenson show how schedules can expand student voice, increase choice, and support real-world learning. 🔒 hubs.la/Q04hwtJH0

“Everything works better with their lives if they don’t have to get up at that really uncomfortable hour." ME NASSP State Coordinator Matt Haney shared with @Chalkbeat how later school start times helped students feel more engaged and ready to learn. hubs.la/Q04hGtc_0