In chronological order:

• Credential checklists now available
  The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has posted 34 checklists on its Credential Information Guide.
• ACSA Informs Legislature on Common Core
  ACSA has compiled a series of information to help members, legislators, policymakers and other educational stakeholders better understand the Common Core Standards and how they relate to California’s own standards.
• Election: Positive Outcome For Students and Schools
  Despite the defeat of Larry Aceves to Tom Torlakson as superintendent of public instruction, ACSA believes the election has a positive outcome for schools and students.
• Aceves campaign countdown
  The campaign to elect Larry Aceves as superintendent of public instruction is working on getting those last-minute votes.
• Budget Shortchanges Students
  On top of the astonishing $17 billion in cuts to schools imposed over the past two years, the new budget agreement provides California’s students $4.3 billion less than they are owed.
• Regions 2-3 Networking Event
  David Girard Vineyards is hosting an upcoming event for Regions 2-3, the "El Dorado Wine Country Social." It will be held Oct. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at David Girard Vineyards in Placerville.
• Pension bills vetoed
  The governor vetoed bills that would have changed the calculation of retirement benefits for educators and other public employees.
• CalSTRS penalties looming
  CalSTRS is proposing new regulations that would penalize LEAs for late reports and contributions.
• Continued APR growth
  California students are making steady academic gains, although the achievement gap still exists.
• Parent Campaign
  A new PTA video campaign features real parents sharing their stories of school involvement.
• Breakfast Speaker Announced
  Noted business coach Dr. Barbara Kaufman will be the featured speaker at the Women's Leadership Breakfast during ACSA's Leadership Summit.
• ACSA Annual Report released
  The 2009-10 Annual Report highlights ACSA's major projects and initiatives.
• CA will not receive RTTT funds
  California was not selected to receive funding under phase two of the federal Race to the Top competition.
• Federal jobs money slated for CA
  California is slated to receive $1.2 billion in federal Education Jobs Funds.
• STAR scores continue to rise
  The 2010 STAR results show California students continue to make progress.
• CA presents RTTT application
  California has presented its application for Race to the Top Phase 2 funding to the U.S. Deparment of Education.
• Settlement Reached in Fee Suit
  A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit alleging school districts illegally charged fees for educational activities and materials, violating students' rights to a free and equal public education.
• Press Conference/Budget Briefing Resources
  The following are resources for the Education Coalition's Feb. 24 Press Conference/Budget Briefing. Included is a press release, summary of a UCLA report, analysis of the budget proposal and other pertinent information.
• Start the Day for Students
  ACSA and other members of the Education Coalition encourage superintendents, principals, and other school administrators to join us to help organize and lead events in school communities on the morning of March 4, 2010 to call attention to devastating cuts to public schools.
• Education Coalition Supports Statewide "Start the Day for Students" Events
  The Education Coalition is supporting activities in local communities for the statewide "Start the Day for Students" event March 4 to bring attention to budget cuts affecting California schools.
• Resolution in Support of Start the Day for Students
  The following is a sample resolution for school districts to use to show their support for the Education Coalition's March 4 "Start the Day for Students" event.
• Suggested March 4 Events
  The following are ideas for activities and events for school leaders to participate in the Education Coaltion's March 4 "Start the Day for Students" event to bring attention to devastating cuts to public education.
• CA in running for RTT funds
  California has been selected as a finalist to receive up to $700 million in federal Race to the Top Phase 2 funding.
• Leadership, student achievement linked
  A new study released July 20 by the Wallace Foundation offers important new evidence affirming the strong connection between school leadership and student achievement.
• ACSA Denounces Attacks on Administrators
  The 16,000-member Association of California School Administrators today released an update about administrative ratios in public schools, showing that administrators represent only about 0.5 percent of personnel employed in California schools.
• The Facts About School Administrator Ratios
  The future of California's public education system depends upon the quality of its leadership. However, the fact is, school district administrators account for only 0.5 percent of personnel employed by California schools.
• Local educators decry cuts
  The Chico Education Coalition hosted a press conference July 21 to endorse the “Jobs Budget Proposal,” a plan initially introduced in the Assembly that protects students from further cuts.
• Group rejects cuts to schools
  The Bay Area Education Coaltion is bringing attention to the devastating local impact of $17 billion in cuts to schools over the past two years.
• ACSA/EdCoal Say Stop Breaking Promises
  ACSA and the Education Coalition are calling on the Governor and legislators to stop breaking promises to California’s students.
• Cuts Target Schools
  California's Capitol blog highlights a report showing that in the last 13 state budgets, other areas of the budget have grown disproportionately while education funding suffered.
• BreakfastFirst informational flier
  Share the facts about the BreakfastFirst campaign to bring nutritious meals to the classroom.
• Norma Rodriguez named National Distinguished Principal
  Dorsa Elementary School leader is California’s 2010 National Distinguished Principal.
• Aceves leads SPI race
  ACSA Executive Director Bob Wells says Larry Aceves' lead in the SPI race shows voters want a superintendent and lifelong educator to lead our schools.
• Apply now for fitness awards
  The Governor’s Physical Fitness and Sports Spotlight Awards honors individuals, organizations and events that positively impact the physical fitness of students.
• Historic Education Lawsuit Filed
  A historic lawsuit was filed May 20 against the State of California, requesting the current education finance system be declared unconstitutional.
• Aceves Reaps LA Times Endorsement
  ACSA today applauded State Superintendent candidate Larry Aceves on his endorsement from the Los Angeles Times.
• ACSA seeking legislative input
  ACSA is seeking input from members on the Association’s Legislative Platform.
• ACSA Calls for Action
  ACSA is calling on educational leaders throughout the state to make their voices heard during the 2010 Legislative Action Day, March 15 in Sacramento.
• ACSA Budget Talking Points
  The following are ACSA's talking points regarding Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2010-11 budget proposal, which includes additional $2.5 billion in cuts on top of the $17 billion already cut from education funding over the last two years.
• ACSA Statement on Common Core
  The Association of California School Administrators applauds the recent approval of Common Core K-12 mathematics and English language arts standards for California students.