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Updates Fifty NAESP folks at the Middle Level Luncheon. Thanks for everyone's support. Mark Terry, Board Member about 6 hours ago overlooking New Orleans skyline readying for Jeff Corwin. Mark Terry about 13 hours ago If you missed "The Principal Story" movie this afternoon, see it soon. Great true story. Really makes you think. about 22 hours ago follow me on Twitter

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Powell Calls on Educators to be “America’s Promise” for Children As Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), stepped into the spotlight of the joint NAESP and National AfterSchool Association conference session, he graciously accepted an enthusiastic welcome. Principals and fellow educators were so awed by Powell that they awarded him a thunderous applause and a standing ovation, all for simply approaching the podium. The general tone saturating the room throughout Powell’s presentation was one of pure American pride. more... Corwin Shares His Passion for the Natural World During Keynote Address Following a series of humorous video clips from Animal Planet’s The Jeff Corwin Experience, show host and conservationist Jeff Corwin stepped out on the stage to address the audience during the Third General Session. He noted the diversity of our animal planet and how we love to reflect on the marvels of faraway places but, he explained, the natural resources in the U.S. rival any ecosystems in the world. more... Principals Briefed About ARRA Funds by Department of Education Need cash to make a difference for your students? Mike Smith, senior counselor to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, has some ideas on how to make this a reality. Smith gave a fast-paced and interesting presentation titled "How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Will Impact Schools at the Local Level" on Sunday. He emphasized that money for education will be available at the federal level in amounts we've not seen before. more...

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