Articles in the issue

• ACSA Superintendent of the Year
  The best superintendents are collaborative leaders, able to get the best out of site leaders and district staff, all with the focus of doing their very best for the students they serve. When one starts to list the best superintendents in California, certainly the name of Kathleen Wheeler is at the top.
• Budget out of whack; special session likely
  The state budget for the current year is already seriously out of whack, with revenues coming in at least $3 billion below projections. Gov. Schwarzenegger is reportedly going to call a special session to deal with the situation after the elections.
• Temporary restraining order issued in algebra lawsuit
  On Oct. 28, a temporary restraining order was issued against the State Board of Education to keep it from moving ahead to implement its July ruling mandating an end-of-course exam for eighth graders in Algebra 1.
• ACSA/Xerox interns learn about tech trends and applications to education
  For 11 years, ACSA has selected school leaders to participate in the ACSA/Xerox summer internship at the Palo Alto Research Center. The reflections of this year’s team of interns reveals education is catching up to the digital age.
• Cost issues stimulate talk of worker’s compensation rate hike
  ACSA has been closely following an issue involving a possible increase in workers’ compensation rates, since the California Department of Insurance notified the public it was considering such an action.
• ACSA’s Legislative Platform
  The ACSA Board of Directors has approved a legislative platform that informs lobbying efforts. Revised every two years, this year’s changes include support of a two-year moratorium on punitive aspects of No Child Left Behind and a more thorough examination of charter school regulations.
• National Distinguished Principals sought for ’09
  The National Association of Elementary School Principals is seeking top elementary and middle school leaders for its annual National Distinguished Principals program.
• Successful ACSA award nominations require diligence
  Each year, outstanding administrators are recognized through ACSA’s awards program. Crafting a nomination packet that will garner an ACSA award is essential. Here are some tips for creating successful packets.