Articles in this issue

• Budget cuts beginning to become clear
  The California Legislature's Joint Budget Conference Committee has adopted a majority of the reductions from the governor’s May Revision.
• Aceves campaign gaining endorsements
  Larry Aceves’ campaign for superintendent of public instruction continues to build momentum. Approximately 400 endorsements have been received from throughout the state, the vast majority of which are from educators.
• ACSA opposes new proposal on supplemental service providers
  ACSA is opposing a bill that would create new requirements for local educational agencies regarding supplemental educational service providers under No Child Left Behind.
• Cal Grant cuts could hurt future of K-16 education
  Cal Grants for higher education are under discussion for budget cuts, including eliminating the California Student Aid Commission.
• ACSA Academies respond to member needs
  Among ACSA’s most dynamic programs are its job-specific academies, which provide a solid foundation of training in the application of management fundamentals for new or aspiring administrators.
• Ruling allows special ed students money for private school
  The U.S. Supreme Court decided in a 6-3 opinion to allow the parents of special education students to seek reimbursement for private school expenses, even if their children never attended public school special ed classes.
• Leading the Leaders training needed now more than ever
  The need for new districts leaders to get the latest information to help them address the challenges facing California schools is greater than ever. Leading the Leaders is an important investment in the future success of a superintendent.