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CLAS Recognizes Schools of Distinction & Names Banner Schools
CLAS recognized thirty-two Schools of Distinction across Alabama’s eight State School Board Districts and announced the 2025 CLAS Banner Schools on April 27, 2026, during an awards luncheon in Prattville. The CLAS Banner School program, created in 2001, recognizes schools that showcase outstanding programs and service to students. With 189 schools nominated statewide by their superintendents, these honored schools reflect the dedication of educators, students, and communities working together to create impactful learning experiences. The awards program is made possible through generous sponsorship from American Fidelity Assurance, Bailey Education Group, and Ward Scott Morris Architecture, Inc.
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Florence School Leader Dr. Roderick Sheppard Named Finalist for NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year Award
Dr. Rod Sheppard, deputy superintendent of Florence City Schools and NASSP Coordinator on the AASSP Board of Directors, has been named a finalist for the NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year Award. The national recognition honors school leaders whose advocacy efforts influence education policy and elevate the voices of principals, students, and school communities.
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Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools – Elementary’s Dr. Preeti Nichani Honored as Alabama’s 2026 NAESP National Distinguished Principal
Dr. Preeti Nichani, principal of Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools–Elementary in Tuscaloosa City Schools, has been named Alabama’s NAESP National Distinguished Principal. The award recognizes outstanding school leaders who demonstrate excellence in instructional leadership, student success, and school community engagement.
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Florence B. Mathis Elementary’s Erica Cruthirds Named Alabama’s NAESP National Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal
Erica Cruthirds, assistant principal of Florence B. Mathis Elementary School in Baldwin County Schools, has been named Alabama’s NAESP National Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal. The award recognizes assistant principals who demonstrate exceptional instructional leadership and a commitment to student success.
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Andrea Lindsey Honored with 2024 Dr. James A. Street Award at CLAS Convention
Mobile, AL – June 11, 2024 – The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) is proud to announce that Andrea Lindsey has been awarded the prestigious Dr. James A. Street Award at the 2024 CLAS Convention Awards Luncheon. This award, presented by the CLAS Board of Directors, recognizes exceptional service in the interest of…
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Early Childhood Apprenticeship Partnership Receives Prestigious Little Red School House Award at 2024 CLAS Convention
Mobile, AL – June 11, 2024 – The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) proudly announces The Early Childhood Apprenticeship Partnership is the recipient of the 2024 Little Red School House Award. This innovative initiative, a collaboration between the Pike County and Troy City School Systems and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education,…
