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California passes school cellphone restrictions. But some students find workarounds
At Dymally High School in South Los Angeles, test scores are slightly up, fights are down and teachers can better focus on instruction — and Principal Darvina Bradley credits her campus cellphone ban. Read More…
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A Failure to Plan is a Plan to Fail
Dr. Karla V. Estrada, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, is sharing an important message with principals regarding the professional development modules. The message highlights the importance of autonomy and adaptability. The modules are packaged as “recipes” principals and assistant principals can adapt to best meet the needs of their school communities. Read More…
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AALA Sideletter: AP Reassignment Rights
Click HERE for a copy of the sideletter establishing a one-year agreement for displaced assistant principals reassigned outside of their Region.
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Flex Time is Your Right!
Looking for information on Flex Time? Use these links to easily access information: What Is Personal Necessity Absence Or Flex Time And When Can It Be Used?; Flex Time Instructions; and a Sample Log. Do you need assistance with approval of flex time? AALA’s staff is available to assist you! The office is open Monday…
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Moving the Needle
Your continuous voices are crucial to measure the culture and climate of our working conditions. The calls, emails, and texts let me know there is much work to do for individual members and for the body as a whole. Please continue the open communication with me to ensure I am pursuing the right agendas, issues,…
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California Legislature again rejects bill to make kindergarten mandatory
A bill that would have required all California families to enroll their children in kindergarten was rejected by the state Legislature on Thursday, the latest of several failed attempts over the years to make the grade compulsory. Read More…
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You Can’t Have It Both Ways
All students are almost at the doorsteps of the public schools we so revere and respect. We are ready to welcome students, collaborate with parents, and provide classroom teachers and classified staff with the right supports. Every member of AALA is in over drive mode doing what it takes to make this one of the…
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The Art of Leadership & Leading With Heart
It is only the beginning of the year, but know I have an even better understanding of the issues facing you thanks to your calls, texts, and emails. The dramatic reduction in assistant principals has only raised the angst of principals knowing all they have to do with less help. The same holds true for…
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