David Griffith

Assoc. Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy, NAESP. Whole Child Champion. Former PTSA Prez. Baseball Dad. Philly Sports Phanatic. Opinions/tweets are my own.

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Every principal has the power to change the trajectory of a child's life, strengthen a teacher's confidence, and unite an entire school community around a shared purpose.

At @NAESP, we know that the work of school leaders reaches far beyond the walls of a building. It creates ripple effects that shape futures, inspire excellence, and transform communities for generations.
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[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

Are you joining us for #NAESP26 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando July 13-15? Be sure to add on some Disney magic—at a special rate just for conference attendees. Haven't registered yet? There's still time. Learn more and register now at https://t.co/CPTI9IhEwq.

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Canvas data breach further frayed families’ trust in ed tech https://t.co/dIbKs8qKuH @NAESP

“this particular incident could be a turning point is because a learning management system is the one system that students interact with that is required for school to function...”

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

Principals enter school leadership to build strong schools, support teachers, and elevate student learning. But what happens over time? Sandy G.D. Ritchey explores leadership changes and how you can renew your commitment. Read the article: https://t.co/QOvbrmQbju #PrincipalMag

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Congratulations!!! After a 32-word burst, Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee https://t.co/vzk1WQqgKH

"Shrey’s championship word — the last word he spelled correctly in the spell-off — was 'bromocriptine.'"

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"School budgets are under pressure nationwide." A financial reckoning is hitting America’s public schools https://t.co/CilE1GPWQK @NAESP

The cost of everything is going up while student enrollment is going down.

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Cellphones in schools restricted across Maryland under new law https://t.co/iZ55b4cW0h @NAESP (Many districts already had limits in place.)

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@MoCoBaseballLog The 2020 @PvilleFalconsBB team was one of the best in recent memory too.

A senior laden team featuring Luke Trythall, Max Fisher, Eammon Murphy, Josh Widenhofer, Tom Stoughton, and Owen Brill.

W/ Jrs. Tommy Miles, Alex Pope, Stevie Orsini & Collin Gross playing major roles.

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Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students https://t.co/2lJc8Aw14W @NAESP

The accompanying videos are very difficult to watch.

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

The @NAESP National School Leaders Conference is the biggest opportunity for Pre-K, elementary, middle-level, and high school leaders to learn together. Plus, keynote speakers @SecCardona and @merlynainspires are sure to inspire. Join us: https://t.co/CPTI9IhEwq #NAESP26

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The @AFTunion issued a 10 point plan for AI and screen use in schools https://t.co/wngCnZYRdy @NAESP

👉️ Screen ban for preK-2 students (including online testing)

👉️ Complete ban on student-facing AI in elementary schools

[David Griffith @Griffith2020]

The Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals are on Ion tonight at 8 pm ET. Meet the 🐝 finalists. https://t.co/h3UO8N9KMV @NAESP

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The @NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 turned into an All-Star game. 😂

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The more hours in school, the higher the achievement, study finds https://t.co/BhvLzIQqWP @NAESP

More school = More learning. Who knew.

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How Education Leaders Can Overcome Political Divisions (Opinion) https://t.co/XvWUT2o9FW @NAESP

[David Griffith @Griffith2020]

Got to celebrate the official launch of the Pathways Alliance Principal National Guideline Standards (NGS) this morning! Thank you Pathways Alliance and all the partners (which includes @NAESP) that helped make this happen! Congratulations!!

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Three Retiring Principals on What’s Changed in Schools https://t.co/B3owLlsMh7 @NAESP

✅️ Increased polarization
✅️ Increased student misbehavior
✅️ Increased responsibilities for schools in non-academic areas.

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The MAHA Movement is Coming to School Cafeterias. Here's What That Means for Kids | KQED https://t.co/DKVrvAYpCi @NAESP

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New Surgeon General warning on screen time. https://t.co/9FnbIbCf2c @NAESP

"Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health
concern; growing up surrounded by screens of all types—televisions, computers,
tablets, smartphones—is now the norm."

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The US Department of Education has granted Louisiana a waiver allowing it to consolidate its state level funds for Titles II, III, IV-A, and IV-B. Read the letter from Assistant K-12 Secretary Baesler here. https://t.co/PpZJin2YdI @NAESP