Articles in this issue

• Role models key to El Dorado County supt.'s success
  Vicki Barber, El Dorado County superintendent of schools, said from a very young age, she knew she wanted to follow in the footsteps of the educators she looked up to.
• Budget cuts will further hurt students
  Contrary to his promise to protect school funding, Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed to take an additional $2.5 billion from schools and students.
• SPI candidate Larry Aceves set for primary battle
  As the June primary approaches, Larry Aceves is ramping up his campaign for superintendent of public instruction.
• RTT application submitted; ACSA vows to support implementation
  With approximately half of California school districts and county offices signing on for RTT funding, ACSA is dedicated to supporting their commitment.
• ACSA sees victories and losses in RTT legislation
  Here is a summary of Race to the Top's Senate Bill X5 1, Steinberg, D-Sacramento, and SB X5 4, Romero, D-Los Angeles.