Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership (LEAP) is having their 30th Annual LEAP Year Event, taking place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Dixwell Community (Q) House in New Haven, CT. This year's event will begin with a reception at the Q House, where we will honor Ann Baker Pepe and Ed Cleary, Co-Board Chairs, with the LEAP Community Leadership Award. Following the reception, guests will attend intimate dinner conversations hosted by LEAP's generous supporters.

Hello Connecticut, the Podcast recently chatted with Sgt Mark Tappan and his K9 best friend retired K9 Mattis from the Alpharetta PD in Georgia! He is the most decorated K9 in the department’s history! These two are making a difference creating awareness for working K9’s everywhere and many other causes. His book, A Dog Named Mattis licked off their literary career and you can find his books anywhere you buy them! These two are an inspiration and we were honored to have this conversation! Like and follow them for more fun!

Today we’re speaking with Kerry Mattson and Laura Lyon from the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office or RSCO to talk with us about RSCO’s school choice program, what families need to know before they apply, and an upcoming FREE event their hosting for families. Through RSCO’s program, families with students entering Pre-K through Grade 12 can apply to attend free public schools in the Greater Hartford Region, including: 45 magnet schools incorporating specialized themes, Open Choice program and 3 regional technical high schools or CTECS. Go to ChooseYourSchool.org to learn more and apply before the deadline on February 7, 2025