Every school leader has a story worth sharing. In honor of National Principals Month, NAESP is highlighting the voices of school leaders and the many ways they advocate for their students, staff, schools, and communities.
Advocacy can take many forms--from sharing your school's needs with policymakers and community leaders to speaking up for the profession and helping others understand the challenges and opportunities facing schools.
Share the experiences that have shaped your voice, the issues that matter to you, and how you use your role to make a difference.
Your story will help NAESP celebrate school leaders and show how their voices can help shape stronger schools and communities.

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1. Name:

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3. What has shaped your voice as a school leader? What experiences, issues, or needs have motivated you to speak up for your students, staff, school, or profession? How has the way you use your voice evolved throughout your career?

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4. Tell us about a time when you used your voice to make a difference. Think about a conversation with a policymaker or community leader, an issue you championed, a meeting or event you participated in, or a moment when you spoke up for your school community. What happened, what message did you share, and why has that experience stayed with you?

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5. How has advocacy influenced your work as a school leader? How has speaking up for your school community shaped your leadership? Consider the relationships you have built, conversations you have influenced, awareness you have raised, or lessons you have brought back to your school.

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