Six Self-Reflecting X Posts from Jimmy Casas' #FreshTake2026 Keynote (plus a bonus pic)

My content today will be dedicated to #FreshTake2026:

Do the behaviors of the adults in your school match the words on your walls? - @casas_jimmy #edchat #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 20, 2026

When we avoid tough conversations, we exchange short-term discomfort for long-term dysfunction. - @casas_jimmy #FreshTake2026 #edchat #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 20, 2026

The responsibility for ensuring the #wordsonthewall don’t lose their meaning belongs to all of us, from the boardroom to the classroom. - @casas_jimmy #FreshTake2026 #edchat #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 20, 2026

Two words to help you be better for others today…SLOW DOWN. - @casas_jimmy

(“Hustle Culture”)#FreshTake2026 #edchat #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 20, 2026

When facing a challenge: Remember what you said you were going to do for students when you sat in that interview chair? - @casas_jimmy

Such a powerful point of reflection. #FreshTake2026 #edchat #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 20, 2026

The “interview chair” was the best version of ourselves.#FreshTake2026 🔽🔽🔽 https://t.co/tEeXiXxdx5

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 20, 2026

It was such an honor & privilege to have my guy @casas_jimmy back to CSD as our #FreshTake2026 Conference Keynote today!

Blog Post: Six Self-Reflecting X Posts from his Keynote https://t.co/wMJ0sqLV7e

Continue to Be Your Best!#Culturize #ChampionForStudents #WordsOnTheWall pic.twitter.com/pFF5M1udbP

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 20, 2026

 

Continue to be your best and thank you for viewing,

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