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Belonging & Inclusion
Belonging & Inclusion
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Data Privacy/ Management and Interoperability
Data Privacy/ Management and Interoperability
Digital Access
Digital Access
Educational Environment
Educational Environment
Finance and Funding
Finance and Funding
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Innovative Technologies
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Instructional Practice
IT Management
IT Management
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Leadership & Vision
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Managing Tech and Research
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Additional Fee
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Invite Only

Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools
Meriden Public Schools
Meriden, Connecticut

Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D., is a distinguished educator with over 30 years of experience, including 16 as Superintendent of Meriden Public Schools. His diverse career journey spans from special education teacher to mayor of Meriden, culminating in his impactful leadership in education.
Under Dr. Benigni’s guidance, Meriden Public Schools has achieved unprecedented success, reaching its highest academic scores in district history and earning widespread acclaim. He has been recognized as AASA’s and CoSN’s Digital Superintendent of the Year and was selected by EdWeek as a Leader to Learn From. Dr. Benigni’s influence extends statewide; he previously led the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents and the Connecticut Association of Urban Districts, and currently co-chairs the State of Connecticut Alliance Districts.
A published author and presenter, Dr. Benigni has taught doctoral classes, contributed to numerous publications, and authored two books. His third book, Leveraging Social Media for District Improvement, is anticipated from Bloomsbury Publishing.

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