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Jul 17, 2023
Whitney Miller-Nichols Joins CLAS Staff as Director of Governmental Relations

Whitney Miller-Nichols has been selected to be the Director of Governmental Relations for CLAS at the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). With a background in education, policy development, and communications, Whitney brings extensive experience and a passion for advocating on behalf of Alabama's school leaders to her new role.

Jun 27, 2023
Piedmont Elementary School Principal Brigett Stewart Receives 2023 CLAS Leadership Award

Brigett Stewart, principal of Piedmont Elementary School, has received the 2023 CLAS Leadership Award from the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). Recognized for her exceptional leadership and commitment to education, Mrs. Stewart has made a significant impact in her local community and beyond, earning her the prestigious award and a $1,000 check sponsored by Horace Mann Companies.

Jun 27, 2023
Tuscaloosa City Schools Chosen for 2023 CLAS Little Red School House Award

Tuscaloosa City Schools has been awarded the prestigious CLAS Little Red School House Award for 2023 in recognition of their innovative summer learning programs, which aim to bridge educational gaps and provide engaging opportunities for students. The district's commitment to academic excellence and collaboration has positioned them as a model for other schools and systems in Alabama.

Jun 27, 2023
Dr. Heath Grimes Chosen as Recipient of the 2023 Dr. James A. Street Award

Dr. Heath Grimes, Superintendent of Russellville City Schools, has been honored with the prestigious Dr. James A. Street Award for 2023 by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). His exceptional contributions include advocating for English Learner (EL) funding, establishing a statewide organization for EL education, and crafting legislation for equitable accountability.

CLAS Recognizes Schools of Distinction and Announces Banner Schools
May 8, 2023

The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recently honored 32 Schools of Distinction and named the 8 CLAS Banner Schools across eight State School Board Districts during an awards luncheon in Montgomery, Alabama. These schools were recognized for their exceptional programs and commitment to student success.

CLAS Banner School Awards Ceremony
May 1, 2023

Join the livestream on May 8 at Noon as we celebrate these amazing schools!

Mar 30, 2023
Florence Assistant Principal Melanie Harris Named Alabama’s 2023 NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal

Melanie Harris, assistant principal of Hibbett Intermediate School in the Florence City School System, has been named 2023 Alabama National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA)

Feb 24, 2023
Crestline Elementary School Principal Karissa Lang Named Alabama’s 2023 NAESP National Distinguished Principal

The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators has named Karissa Lang Alabama's 2023 NAESP National Distinguished Principal

Feb 23, 2023
CLAS Names 2022 Schools of Distinction

The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools has selected 32 schools, from across the state, as Schools of Distinction.

Feb 2, 2023
Three Alabama Principals Named Finalists for Alabama's National Distinguished Principal

The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators has named three Alabama principals as finalists for Alabama's NAESP National Distinguished Principal.

Jan 18, 2023
Dale County Principal Named Alabama's High School Principal of the Year for 2023

Daniel Barrentine, principal of George W. Long High School in Dale County Schools has been selected as Alabama's 2023 High School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP).

Jan 5, 2023
Russellville Middle School Principal Named 2023 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year

Russellville Middle School Principal Tony Bonds has been named the 2023 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP).

Dec 15, 2022
Auburn Junior High School Assistant Principal Named Assistant Principal of the Year

Auburn Junior High School Assistant Principal Mallory Kincaid has been named the 2023 AASSP Assistant Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals.

Dec 9, 2022
Elmore County High School Secretary Laura Johnson Named Alabama's Secretary of the Year

Mrs. Laura Johnson has been named Alabama's Secretary of the Year by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools and Simbli by eBOARDSolutions.

Nov 28, 2022
Alabama's 2023 District NAESP National Distinguished Principals Chosen

The Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators has announced nine district NAESP National Distinguished Principals. Finalists will be announced in January.

Nov 15, 2022
Middle School Principal of the Year Finalists Chosen

The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals has chosen 3 finalists for Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year.

Nov 15, 2022
High School Principal of the Year Finalists Selected

The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) has selected 3 finalists for 2022-2023 High School Principal of the Year.

CLAS Recognizes Schools of Distinction and Announces 2021 Banner Schools
May 9, 2022

CLAS held the annual Banner School Luncheon where 30 Schools of Distinction were recognized and 8 Banner Schools were named.

NAESP, the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools, and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Honor Pre-K–3 Leadership Academy Cohort
Apr 29, 2022

Alabama Preschool Administrators receive credential for NAESP Pre-K-3 Leadership Academy.

Madison County Assistant Principal Andrea Datson Named Alabama's 2022 NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal
Apr 5, 2022

Dr. Andrea Datson of Riverton Elementary School in the Madison County School System has been chosen as Alabama's Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for 2022.