Articles in this issue

• School status report says budget cuts deny success
  ACSA President Chuck Weis joined other Education Coaltion leaders in recognition of American Education Week and to decry the $17 billion in statewide budget cuts to public schools.
• Assessment and accountability Task Force recommendations drafted
  ACSA’s Assessment and Accountability Task Force is finalizing a list of recommendations for improvements to the state’s accountability system.
• Final RTT rules set; appropriate legislation now sought
  With final Race to the Top guidelines defined, ACSA is working to determine what is and is not required for funding eligiblity, avoiding unnecessary legislation.
• Larry Aceves for SPI continues to gather support
  With the June primary just over six months away, the Larry Aceves campaign continues to seek donations and endorsements.
• Partners in Educational Excellence: Service learning group earns honor
  ACSA’s Partners in Educational Excellence Award was given to GOALS – Growth Opportunities Through Athletics Learning and Service.
• Coaches fingerprinting bill requires clarification
  Assembly Bill 1025 intended to ensure all coaches working with students would be fingerprinted, but the new law goes much too far.
• Award lauds students who learn multiple languages
  The Seal of Biliteracy Award is given in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
• Rally spreads word on lost Social Security benefits
  Retirees descended on Sacramento for a rally to spread the word about the Social Security penalties affecting public employees.