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bit.ly/4bkTGwy @NVALAS1 La Semilla Virtual Institute: La Voz Que Nos Trajo Aqui: Honoring the Stories that Carried Us Forward ~ Join Us! ~ Master Speakers in Leadership ~ Reserve Your Spot! #PoweredbyNVALAS #unidad en voces

History-maker. Advocate. Trailblazer. 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 ✨ The Hon. @RosarioMarin1's journey from Huntington Park’s first Latino mayor to the first Mexican-born U.S. Treasurer is a testament to leadership & representation. We're proud to highlight her dedicated service. #WomensHistoryMonth

Tamara Sear, CEO @opportunity180

@nvalas1 Prez Ramona Esparza Stoffregan Listening & Advocating on Equitable Education Panel w/State Sup Victor Wakefield & @ccsd Sup Jhone Ebert Policy matters Representation matters Student Voice matters👩🏽‍💼 🧑🏽‍🔧@ALASEDU @latinoempowernv @SelenaTorresNV

Great breakout session at the Latino Policy Summit on Ensuring Equitable Education. Through NVALAS, we continue pushing for leadership and policies like AB335 that support multilingual learners and equitable opportunities for all students. Policy matters. Representation matters. Students matter. @ClarkCountySch @NVALAS1 @latinoempowernv @SelenaTorresNV

@NVLatinoLeg Meeting the Moment 2026 Latino Policy Summit TY for Convening on All Issues ~Equitable Education, Immigration, Tech Policy, Affordability, Housing, Healthcare 🏥 @ALASEDU @SelenaTorresNV @CeceliaGNV

At the 2026 Latino Policy Summit hearing from Selena Torres‑Fossett. Latino leadership and policy conversations like this matter because representation in the room helps shape the decisions that impact our communities. 💪🏽 @NVLatinoLeg @latinoempowernv @SelenaTorresNV @NVALAS1

Dear Colleagues and Education Leaders, We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2026 La Semilla Leadership Institute, a virtual professional learning experience designed for educational leaders who are ready to turn powerful stories into meaningful strategies. This 21-hour institute will bring together leaders from across our community to explore how identity, courage, and collective leadership can move schools and systems toward greater equity and impact. What to Expect Participants will engage in dynamic sessions focused on: • Identity before strategy • Courage as a leadership skill • Collective strength through diversity and community • Professional acts of disruption that advance equity Our keynote speakers will challenge participants to think deeply, lead boldly, and leave with actionable leadership moves that can be implemented immediately. Keynote Speakers • Dr. Nancy Lewin – Senior Director for ACT Center for Impact and Learning • Dr. Marion Smith, Jr. – Chief Learning Officer, Thrively • Azucena Parra – Chair, La Semilla Institute; Assistant Principal, Sunrise Mountain High School Master of Ceremonies: Oscar Padilla, Assistant Principal, Global Community High School Institute Schedule All sessions will be held virtually. April 14, 2026 — 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM April 18, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM May 5, 2026 — 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM May 9, 2026 — 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Seats are intentionally limited to maintain the quality and collaboration of the institute experience. Registration Registration Fee: $120 General Registration $100 NVALAS Members Participants will receive 21 hours of professional learning and access to leadership tools designed for immediate application in schools and districts. Please register using the QR code on the attached flyer or contact us for the registration link. bit.ly/4bkTGwy For questions, please contact: nvalasmembership@gmail.com We look forward to learning together and continuing to build a community of leaders committed to courage, equity, and transformational leadership. Warm regards, Nevada Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (NVALAS)

🌱 Registration is now open for the 2026 La Semilla Leadership Institute! Educational leadership is not just about strategy — it begins with identity, courage, and community. The La Semilla Institute brings together educators and leaders who are ready to turn powerful stories into meaningful action in our schools and communities. Participants will explore: ✨ Identity before strategy ✨ Courage as a leadership skill ✨ Collective strength through diversity and community ✨ Professional acts of disruption that advance equity 📅 Institute Dates (Virtual): April 14 | 3:30–6:30 PM April 18 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM May 5 | 3:30–6:30 PM May 9 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM 🕒 21 hours of professional learning 💻 Virtual format 🎟 Registration $120 General $100 NVALAS Members Join educational leaders from across Nevada and beyond as we cultivate the next generation of courageous leadership. 🌱 Seats are limited. Register using the QR code on the flyer. @NVALAS1 #NVALAS #LaSemillaInstitute #EducationLeadership #LeadWithCourage #EquityInEducation

English learners increasingly spend most of their day in general classrooms, pushing schools to train more teachers in language-support strategies and collaborative instruction. @educationweek edweek.org/the-state-of-t…

School Leaders Must Protect Their Own Well-Being. Here Are the 3 Areas to Watch (Opinion) edweek.org/leadership/opi…

Today marks #WomensDay. Let us renew our commitment to recognize the equal dignity of man and woman. Unfortunately, many women, from childhood onward, are still discriminated against and suffer various forms of violence. My solidarity and prayer go to them in a special way.

#DoloresHuerta has spent a lifetime organizing, advocating, and standing alongside workers in the pursuit of dignity and justice. As co-founder of the United Farm Workers, her leadership helped advance labor rights and amplify the voices of agricultural workers across the country. Her work reminds us that disciplined, sustained organizing can transform unjust systems and expand opportunity for entire communities. During Women’s History Month, we honor her courage, her advocacy, and the enduring impact of her leadership. #TheKingCenter #MLK #WomensHistoryMonth #BelovedCommunity #Nonviolence365

It’s a Breakfast with Books morning and I love how @SpreadtheWordNV provides English and Spanish reading for our @ccronnow families! 📚 ❤️

Many Assistant Principals Aren’t Seeking Promotion. Here’s Why edweek.org/leadership/man…

Federal funding for English Learners is falling short of growing demand, raising concerns among program leaders and experts. Read @IleanaNajarro's report in @educationweek (subscription): edweek.org/policy-politic…

TOMORROW! ALAS Linking Latina Leaders (L3) will host an inspiring online Women’s History Month Event featuring retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch! Open to ALAS members. To join ALAS, visit alasedu.org/members/ #LinkingLatinaLeaders #ALASL3

Join us on 3/10 for the kickoff of our Professional Growth & Leadership Development (PGLD) Committee’s 2026 webinar series, led by Dr. Margaret Heredia, Katheryn Morales, Dr. Lynmara Colon (@TheColon_s), & Dr. Roberto Lozano (@rlozano30)! Register: bit.ly/4sd1Lud

More and more school and district leaders are speaking up and taking action to protect immigrant students. Here is a powerful story out of Columbia Heights, Minnesota: mprnews.org/story/2026/02/…

Principals are banding together to advocate for federal support. Earlier this month, more than 200 elementary school principals gathered on Capitol Hill to meet with their states’ congressional delegations. Organized by @NAESP (subscription) bit.ly/4kMiFNF