Jarrid Clifton, CT’s award recipient for Middle Level AP of the year and nominee for national recognition, poses for a pic with Assistant Principals of the Year from each of the states represented in the #finalfour2024 #NASSP #cbssports #espn #trailblazingleaders #MarchMadness

Episode 7 of the Linking Leaders PodCASt is out! Listen up as High School Assistant Principal of the Year Paul Lucke shares his three biggest fears for education in the future! - casci.ac/10383

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Sports agent Mark Leinweaver: “Social media is a dangerous weapon. You must be aware of what you post, like, dislike and comment on.”

General session speaker Mark Leinweaver to school leaders: “Do not underestimate your influence and impact.”

More great advice from Dr. Adolph Doc Brown|Psychologist & Master Teacher: “If I asked you to write a list of all the things that you love, how long would it take before your name made it onto the list? Your name should be at the top.”

Sage advice from Dr. Adolph Doc Brown|Psychologist & Master Teacher: “Stop believing everything you think.”

Keynote speaker Dr. Adolph Doc Brown|Psychologist & Master Teacher: “I have learned not to take things personally. We never know what baggage others are carrying.”

The energy is high as Dr. Adolph Doc Brown|Psychologist & Master Teacher kicks off the CAS annual leadership conference!

CT Association of Schools celebrating the end of a successful NSLAC 2024. #PrincipalsAdvocate

Ended the day on a high note with Emily Naden from the office of Rep. John Larson! So passionate about education and so grateful for the work of school leaders. Thanks for supporting the important role that paras play in our schools! #PrincipalsAdvocate

Great meeting with John Myron from the office of Rosa DeLauro. His passion and energy reflect Rep. DeLauro’s unflagging commitment to education. She continues to fight for education funding and for mental health professionals for all of our schools. #PrincipalsAdvocate

A warm thanks to the staff of Jim Himes 🇺🇸🇺🇦 for meeting with us today. We appreciate the ongoing support for Title I and IDEA funding.

Grateful to Rep. Joe Courtney for his longstanding support of education and, particularly, his commitment to workforce development and boosting CTE.

Great exchange of ideas and information with Peter Mills from Chris Murphy 🟧’s office. Senator Murphy continues to be a champion for professionalizing education and for building positive, safe school climates where students and adults can thrive.

Thank you Richard Blumenthal for prioritizing #MentalHealth and social emotional learning so our students have the supports they need to succeed!

CT leaders join colleagues from across the nation to advocate on Capitol Hill for #MentalHealth services, #TitleIVA funding and help with #EducatorPipeline shortage.

Closing speaker Secretary Miguel Cardona poses important rhetorical question to National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals and National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals principals: “Are you leading or are you managing? Leading is forecasting where you are going. We need leaders right now.” #PrincipalsAdvocate

DAY 2 of the 2024 NSLAC: Principals from across the country are riveted by closing speaker Secretary Miguel Cardona - “We want Finland results but we are not willing to make Finland investments … We are working to change that.” #PrincipalsAdvocate

Former CT Commissioner of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona applies his courage and common sense at the national level: “I am proud to fight for the sustainable resources you need to take care of our kids. Our focus is on getting real support to the people doing the real work.”