NASSP's National Education Leadership Awards Gala

Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, PA's Assistant Principal of the Year, Danielle Ambrosia, and PA's Principal of the Year, Dr. David Wiedlich.

PA's Principal of the Year Recognized by PA Principals Association

Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, presented PA's 2026 Principal of the Year, Dr. David Wiedlich, with an award on Feb. 24, 2026, at the Radnor Township School District School Board meeting.

PA's 2026 Principal of the Year Recognized

Dr. David Wiedlich was joined at the Capitol by his family and Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director, where he was recognized on the Senate Floor as the 2026 Principal of the Year by senators from his district.

News & Announcements

Nation’s Report Card shows an uneven pandemic recovery
Nine-year-olds are recovering academic ground lost during the pandemic, with reading scores now statistically on par with pre-COVID levels and a growing share of students demonstrating foundational math and literacy… Read More
Why Principals Are Key to Solving Schools’ Biggest Problems
Schools face numerous pressing challenges, from chronic absenteeism and falling grades to more structural problems like retaining teachers and workforce development. District and state-level leaders have approached these problems separately,… Read More
Pennsylvania House passes cell phone use ban in public schools
The Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill to ban the use of cell phones in public schools across the state. The measure, which does not prohibit possession… Read More

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