As we embrace the vibrant colors of fall, we came together for a cherished AALA tradition that has thrived for over three decades—the Fall Social! This event was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, make new friends, and celebrate the incredible work we all do. Read More…

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Dear AALA Members, this is a message from AALA president Maria Nichols. The safety and well being of our AALA members is my number one priority. Today, I would like to notify you of the following: Read More…

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Dear Members, The streets are talking and saying your concerns are false narratives and not representative of the membership at large. For the record, I elevate concerns when a critical mass of you contact me for support. Read More…

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It is only September, just twenty days, into the school year, and you are already feeling exhausted, depleted, overwhelmed, unsupported, and disrespected by the abundance of tasks, deadlines, and demands by the district to get it all done. Read more…

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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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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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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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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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Dear AALA Members, I remain convinced your dedication and leadership are integral to our collective success. I am confident we will continue striving for excellence and support the welfare of our leaders underpinning public education. As previously shared, transparency, communication systems, and fostering collaboration and partnerships are priority in establishing exemplary service and support to…

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President Maria Nichols assumed AALA’s helm on July 1st. In this open letter to administrators, Ms. Nichols shares the focus of her work as she leads AALA forward! Read more…

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Three years ago I was elated to be elected as the president of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles. I served on the Executive Board with Dr. Judith Perez and Juan A. Flecha and learned much about the hopes, dreams, and fears of the membership. I learned the importance of building relationships with every member,…

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The letters and voices from the field are the real and more accurate pulses of how eroded the pillars of joy and wellness have become. The featured letter in this week’s Update demonstrates how a lack of transparency and orgainizing for effort is almost non-existent. Read More…

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