A General Services Administration (GSA) proposal, which follows a similar policy from the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) that was blocked in courts, would require federal funding recipients to certify that they are not knowingly hiring or recruiting undocumented staff. The proposed policy is in support of the Trump administration’s crackdown on…
The Lakewood City Schools located in Lakewood, Ohio is looking for a new Director of Pupil Services for the 2025-26 school year. As longtime NAPSA member (since 2011) NAPSA member and NAPSA Spotlight September 2023 honoree Lisa Bruening retires from her position in July, Lakewood has been conducting a search…
Citing legal challenges and searing public comment, along with the inauguration of a new president, on December 20, 2024 the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) withdrew its proposed rule that would have extended Title IX protections to transgender student athletes. The notice, published in the Federal Register, states the USDE…
According to the K-12 School Shooting Database, school shootings have reached record highs over the past three consecutive years, with 349 school shootings recorded by the K-12 School Shooting Database in 2023. This year, including the recent Apalachee, GA shooting, there have already been 219 shootings recorded by the database,…
Rather than defer to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and other federal agency interpretations of laws, as has been customary since 1984, courts will now rely on their own interpretations of the laws in question. In the few days since the Supreme Court’s 6-3 reversal of the 1984 Chevron…
Free WebinarNAPSA Sponsor Scribbles provided a free webinar providing key insights from a recent survey that explored how school communities feel about paper-based processes. To view a recording of the webinar, click here.Scribsoft, a proud sponsor of the 57th Annual NAPSA Conference, has as its mission to engage the community by providing equitable, open access to school…
View this insightful and engaging webinar, where a panel of distinguished educators from the State Office of Education in Washington discuss the challenges faced in engaging students and share their ideas on how schools can improve the way we engage students. Our panelists emphasize the importance of understanding the unique…
As schools in rural areas continue to face unique challenges, it’s more important than ever to find solutions to help students succeed. Join us for this important panel discussion to hear education experts delve into the crucial topics of addressing the program gap, building resilience in students, preparing students for…
NAPSA Signs on to Letters to Congress Supporting Appropriations and Mental Health Click here for more information Welcome to the National Association of Pupil Services Administrators (NAPSA) website. NAPSA is the only national organization that focuses its efforts on the development of administrators and programs designed to serve the academic, social,…
