Articles in this issue

• Race to the Top: More reform needed than Gov. pitches
  In the race to qualify for one-time federal funding, ACSA urges lawmakers to avoid adopting the wrong kinds of changes to the state's assessment and accountability system
• Aceves: STAR results emphasizes achievement gap
  Superintendent of public instruction candidate Larry Aceves notes much work remains to be done in closing the achievement gap.
• New format for Adult Education Conference Sept. 23-25
  A new format for ACSA’s upcoming Adult Education Conference is designed to help administrators strategize new options to ensure their programs meet the needs of students.
• Lobby day set to advocate for return of ’09-10 QEIA funding
  ACSA is taking part in a swiftly organized legislative action day on Sept. 2 for all Quality Education Investment Act school districts.
• Equity institute tied to annual summit
  ACSA is offering a one-day Equity and Achievement Institute in conjunction with ACSA’s Leadership Summit, Nov. 5-7 in Sacramento.
• New cost-saving, online attendance systems approved
  The California Department of Education is offering new electronic attendance accounting systems.