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Last night, CPAA hosted its very first awards ceremony at the legendary Ivy Room.

President Biden has met the moment in the face of extraordinary opposition and pulled us back from what could have been an intractable circumstance. Under his leadership and bipartisan approach, we will avoid the loss of millions of jobs and the decimation of retirement savings, while protecting working people against draconian cuts to public safety and education
A delegation of Italian school leaders visited San Francisco to gain firsthand accounts regarding evidence-based practices that produce equitable student learning outcomes in a post-COVID-19 pandemic environment.
A motion passed by the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) General Executive Board urged the U.S. Senate and the president to reject the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 in its entirety.

Mental Health Awareness Month is an excellent opportunity for school leaders to prioritize their own mental health and support their students' well-being. Here are some ways educators can help themselves and their students during Mental Health Awareness Month:

  1. Prioritize self-care: Educators should prioritize self-care practices such as exercise, getting enough sleep and practicing mindfulness. By taking care of their own mental health, educators can serve as positive role models for their students.

This discussion will go over the impact of stress and vicarious/secondary trauma in school environments, with a focus on how you can take actionable steps to manage your risk.