Leadership

ACSA and the California School Board Association sent a joint letter July 3 to California Senator Alex Padilla urging his assistance in releasing $6.9 billion in funding for six critical education programs already allotted for fiscal year 2025. On July 25, the administration announced the release of the remaining funds it had withheld. The impacted programs included Migrant Education State Grants and English Language Acquisition Grants. Read the letter below. Average Rating: 0 / 5. Total Ratings: 0

Celebrating AANHPI heritage In 1978, Congress passed a resolution creating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. In 1992, the observance was expanded to the month of May to coincide with two important milestones: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the U.S. (May 7, 1843) and the completion of the transcontinental railroad (May 10, 1869), where the majority of workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

How one community shaped its Graduate Profile The following article was written by Dr. Rody Boonchouy, superintendent of Winters Joint Unified School District. Since the pandemic, our district (like many others) has been striving to address a broad range of student needs, including social-emotional, academic and behavioral challenges, all while implementing a variety of statewide programs.

Winners announced for ACSA awards ACSA’s annual Awards Program honors educational leaders who strive to create and support equitable educational opportunities for California students. Administrators of the Year awards in 21 categories and five special awards are given to outstanding educational leaders and one school-community partnership program. The 2025 ACSA award recipients represent the excellence, dedication and innovation of administrators throughout the state.

Career Technical Education in California at a crossroads The following article was written by Dr. Rene Rickard, chief innovation officer at Ventura Unified School District and ACSA Vice President. California’s Career Technical Education programs stand at a crossroads. The ambitious goals outlined in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s California Master Plan for Career Education highlight the critical role CTE plays in preparing students for the workforce.

Defying gravity: Elevating scholar potential through dual enrollment in options schools The following was written by Dr. Simone Charles, principal of Whitman Continuation High School in Los Angeles USD. One of my favorite musicals is “Wicked” — I have actually seen the play six times at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Most recently, I served as one of the chaperones for our options schools scholars as they saw the live play for the first time.

The delegation of principals from California lobbied at the U.S. Capitol alongside students from the National Association of Student Councils.

Summit encourages ‘moving forward’ ACSA’s 2025 Lead With Pride Summit will focus on student-centered advocacy ACSA’s Lead With Pride Summit returns this spring with a focus on inclusivity and support while the federal government continues to encourage the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Don’t miss out on Equity Institute Sessions, student panel added to full schedule There’s still time to join fellow educators who are committed to advancing equity in schools at the 2025 Equity Institute. Collective care — caring for our students, for ourselves and fellow school leaders — is the central theme of this year’s institute, ACSA’s annual conference focused on educational equity for all California students.

LGBTQ+, Civil Rights, and Health Care Advocates in California have authored the following document in response to executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in his first few weeks in office. This document is meant for community members and advocates to know the rights LBGTQ+ individuals have in California. You can use this information to advocate for yourself and others. Average Rating: 0 / 5. Total Ratings: 0