Articles in this issue

• African American supts. campaign for improved academic outcomes
  The California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators has elevated the civil right of education to an agenda for academic success.
• Three vie for 2010 ACSA vice presidency
  The campaigns have begun for three candidates running for 2010-11 ACSA vice president: Vincent Chao, David Gomez and Joel Ruiz Herrera.
• Younger superintendents face unique challenges, benefits
  Find out what a pair of Generation X supts. think about the changing face of education.
• Budget Perspectives workshop to be vital again this year
  Budget Perspectives 2010 aims to provide invaluable insight into state budget issues and assist educators in planning for next year.
• ACSA president testifies on issues of charter schools
  Chuck Weis recently gave testimony before the state Little Hoover Commission on charter school issues.
• Aceves impresses with his knowledge of education world
  Larry Aceves is continuing to take his campaign for superintendent of public instruction directly to voters throughout California.
• February event to focus on closing achievement gap
  An upcoming one-day seminar will focus on closing the achievement gap for African American students and highlight best practices from around the state.
• More students meeting goals on physical education tests
  More students met performance targets on the California Physical Fitness Test in 2008-09 than in the preceding year.