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Danbury Public Schools is earning national attention for reimagining the high school experience through career-connected learning.
In a new K-12 Dive Lessons in Leadership feature, Superintendent Kara Casimiro shares how Connecticut’s largest high school adopted a wall-to-wall academy model offering 21 career pathways across eight academies. Every student participates, gaining opportunities to explore potential careers, earn industry credentials and connect classroom learning with college and the workforce.
Congratulations to Superintendent Casimiro and the entire Danbury Public Schools community for creating more meaningful pathways to success for every student.
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Bristol Public Schools is celebrating encouraging academic growth across the district!
West Bristol School and Bristol Eastern High School achieved their highest literacy performance since 2019, while every elementary school and Northeast Middle School performed above the state Performance Index in literacy.
Under Superintendent Iris White’s leadership, Bristol continues using data to recognize progress, guide improvement, and support student success.
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East Hartford Public Schools is gaining national recognition for impressive academic growth across its diverse student population, earning recognition as a “District on the Rise.”
Congratulations to Connecticut IB Academy and Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School on being named Connecticut Schools of Distinction! CIBA was also ranked Connecticut’s #1 high school by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year.
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Windsor Public Schools is reimagining early learning with a new K–2 model centered on play, hands-on exploration, outdoor experiences, social interaction, and reduced passive screen time.
Developed with leadership from Superintendent Noha Abdel-Hady, the approach draws inspiration from successful education systems around the world while supporting each child’s development and natural curiosity.
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Congratulations to Ridgefield High School on being named a 2026 Connecticut Blue Ribbon School! The school continues to achieve outstanding results in attendance and college and career readiness while supporting student balance and wellness through its Thrive Together initiative.
CAPSS also congratulates Superintendent Susie Da Silva on receiving the 2026 Connecticut PTA Outstanding Educator Award!
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Congratulations to Great Oak Elementary School in Oxford on being named a 2026 Connecticut Blue Ribbon School for exemplary performance and achievement gap closing!
This four-time Connecticut School of Distinction continues to achieve remarkable results through personalized instruction and educators’ thoughtful use of student data.
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New London Public Schools is working toward becoming Connecticut’s first all-magnet school district!
With specialized pathways in the arts and STEM, career-connected learning, and award-winning programs, New London is creating exciting opportunities for students across Connecticut.
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New Haven Public Schools is making significant progress in reducing chronic absenteeism.
Under Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negrón’s leadership, the district combined mentoring, family engagement, home visits, and community partnerships to reduce chronic absenteeism from 58.1% in 2021–2022 to 23.6% by November 2025.
CAPSS celebrates this commitment to helping every student succeed.
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New Canaan Public Schools is preparing students for success in an evolving world through innovation, technology-rich learning, early literacy support, and expanded opportunities in mathematics and science. Under Superintendent Bryan Luizzi’s leadership, the district continues to create meaningful pathways for every student to grow, explore, and excel.
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Congratulations to Dr. Paul Haughey on being named Superintendent of Killingly Public Schools!
CAPSS wishes Dr. Haughey continued success as he begins this new leadership role and serves the students, educators, and families of the Killingly community.
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