; Whereas the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) promotes the professional and occupational interests of public school principals, administrators, and supervisors across the Nation; Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary, middle level, and high school principals and recognize the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education; and Whereas the month of October 2017 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Principals Month : Now, therefore, be it