EdCal 2007 Archives
December
December 3, 2007
The state is sued over unfunded mandates; an ACSA leader receives a physical fitness award from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger; and the state is required to pay interest in a case regarding payments to CalSTRS.
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November
November 19, 2007
The Legislative Analyst's Office releases a five-year report on the state budget; ACSA's PARC interns report out on their experiences; and an elementary school is named in honor of ACSA Region 7 staff member Mary Ann Sanders.
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October
October 29, 2007
ACSA releases a white paper on homework; an initiative would reduce pension benefits for retired educators; and ACSA unveils its policy brief on the true cost of increasing leadership capacity.
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October 22, 2007
ACSA is advancing the dialogue on the true cost of school reform; the Commission on Teacher Credentialing addresses key assessment and credentialing issues; and ACSA releases a draft position paper on career technical education.
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September
September 10, 2007
A court has ruled in favor of CalSTRS in the case of a payment withheld by the state; AYP/API scores are leveling off; and a state official discusses the middle grades reform project "Taking Center Stage: Act II."
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August
August 13, 2007
An ACSA leaders is named a National Principal of the Year finalist; Civil rights groups call on multiple measures to determine progress under NCLB; and a report shows progress is being made under the Williams settlement.
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July
July 2, 2007
Bob Lee takes over as ACSA president for 2007-08; the Education Coalition develops guidelines for adequate funding; and California English Language Development Test results show improvement.
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June
June 18, 2007
A drop in the state's tax revenue could have a negative effect on the state budget; the second phase of ACSA's Diversity Action Plan is ready for roll-out; and new services are announced for collective bargaining.
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May
May 28, 2007
ACSA delegates discuss the "Getting Down to Facts" studies; a major error is found in the May Revise of the state budget; educators lobby Congress for special education funding; and ACSA speaks out on textbook costs.
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May 7, 2007
Classified educational leaders play a vital role in California public education; ACSA reaches out to the younger generation of school leaders; discussions continue on school funding and governance overhaul; and a task force develops recommendations regarding arts education.
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April
April 30, 2007
Discussions have begun in the education community regarding the "Getting Down to Facts" studies, while a bill reauthorizing second-grade STAR testing makes its way through the legislative process.
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March
March 19, 2007
The state controller assures schools on mandated cost claims; a new federal voucher bill is introduced; school funding studies call for overhaul; and ACSA leaders descend on Washington, D.C. to lobby on NCLB.
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February
February 26, 2007
A report by the Legislative Analyst's Office shows alternative education needs improvement; the State Board discusses the High School Exit Exam and special education students; and an NCLB group releases its recommendations.
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February 12, 2007
The launch of the California Pupil Achievement Data System gets closer; the mayor of Los Angeles announces his school improvement plan; and SPI Jack O'Connell announces his goal of working toward closing the achievement gap.
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February 5, 2007
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announces the 2007 model middle Schools to Watch; and his P-16 Council releases its recommendations regarding High School Reform.
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January
January 15, 2007
A pension/health commission has been formed to study liabilities; a report finds health care plans are likely to be expensive; and leaders of Title 1 schools break the barriers to student success.
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