It is never too late to review and revisit the “Every School Safe” Blue Print for Safety.  This is especially so given the ever escalating situations happening district wide.   It is also an auspicious time to share it with Summer Session Principals especially if it is their first assignment as principal. For starters, make…

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Anecdotal, qualitative, “Tales from the Crypt,” paint a grave picture for the health, safety, and welfare of school-based administrators especially. The number of acts of violence against principals and assistant principals is becoming an epidemic of the first magnitude and quickly eroding the “joy and wellness” pillar. Recently, the District has invited the association for…

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Every week this publication challenges active members to become AALA Angels. Alongside our generous alumni (i.e. retirees), they make college dreams a reality. On May 16th fifty nine scholars were honored with scholarships to further their post-high school education. From attending aviator school to Harvard, from California State University Los Angeles in our back yard…

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In the words of President Biden, that is not hyperbole! While Superintendent Alberto Carvalho deployed LASPD to twenty middle and high schools earlier this week in an attempt to improve the physical and emotional safety of students and staff, school board members immediately began to unravel the plan in less than one day! Much to…

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The end of the school year brings formal conferences with “loss of confidence” language callously added on to push effective administrators out. If you are called to an investigatory or formal conference, it is imperative that you know and exercise your Weingarten rights! Read more…

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AALA School Support Administrator Vice President and Arts Education Branch Administrator Titus Campos hit the ball out of the park with ArtsFest 2024! Mr. Campos’ team and the local district arts coordinators planned an amazing showcase of student talent. Los Angeles City College hosted a day full of performances, workshops and exhibitions! Read More…

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WOW! District high schools represent! Looking at this week’s accolades one must ask, why don’t all district employees that live within district boundaries enroll their children in district schools? AALA members leading these schools exemplify instructional leadership resulting in student excellence. The week started off with Principal Susan Parker’s LAUSD Academic Decathlon repeat winning Sherman…

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AALA’s purpose is set forth in its Constitution: Read More…

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You might not be ready to retire just yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start planning. Certificated administrators contributing to CalSTRS, there are tools to assist you! Classified administrators contributing to CalPERS, please go to page 3. Retirement planning can feel daunting, however having up-front knowledge reduces anxiety and may just move your retirement…

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Does the California Legislature read the AALA Update? A proposed change to California Labor Code would effectively help AALA members maintain and the District respect their private time. AB-2751 addresses employer communications during nonworking hours and would require, “a public or private employer to establish a workplace policy that provides employees the right to disconnect…

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Although the R2 nightmare reared its ugly head in early February, anxiety quickly became sheer panic as the Ides of March ushered the odious March 15 letters. Let’s examine the facts around the district’s R2 numbers. Read More…

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WHEN WILL THIS “CLIMATE” END?

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