Good morning from the Colchester, CT where one incredible educator just won a $25,000 #MilkenAward, continuing our 2025-26 Milken Educator Awards tour. David Mason has transformed Bacon Academy’s manufacturing program into one of the most respected in eastern Connecticut. Based in Colchester, the program is a thriving four-year pathway with 130 students enrolled —making it the region’s largest elective. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Mason to the amazing Network. Click this link to learn more a

The WA Education Awards are back! Encourage your school to nominate and celebrate the achievements and positive outcomes from the past year. This year, 5 award categories recognise schools that demonstrate excellence in; leadership, teaching and learning (both primary and secondary), cultural responsiveness and disability and inclusion. With increased prize money, winning schools now receive $20,000 to go towards a project or program, and finalist schools receive $5,000 each towards a project or