Once again, administrators at school sites are tasked with implementing one more thing on their already overfilled plates. The passing of Board Resolution 035-23/24 (Supporting Student Mental Health and Learning Ensuring a Phone-Free School Day) in June 2024 prohibits student use of cell phones and social media platforms district wide during the entire school day. Read…

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Esteemed AALA Members, last week, over 1,353 of you showed your professional courage and your reality. The results are loud and clear. I hear you, and I am working collectively to address the critical issues facing you. Here is your current reality: Read More…

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As I previously shared, a few weeks ago I the attended CAUSA (California Association of Urban School Administrators) conference. https://www.caurbanschooladministrators.org/ Many insights came from the professional development on the purpose of unions. As I move forward with continued advocacy for each and every AALA member, I remain relentless in “Pushing the Boundaries.” The survey results…

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Esteemed AALA Members, Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending with Chief of Staff Juan A. Flecha, and some AALA Executive Board members, the conference for the California Association of Urban School Administrators(CAUSA). https://www.caurbanschooladministrators.org/  CAUSA represents over 6,000 front-line managers (certificated and classified) from eight CA school districts with administrative unions. CAUSA has existed…

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Dear AALA Members, Last Thursday, October 10th, we convened our first AALA Representative Assembly meeting at Edward R. Roybal Learning Center. I want to extend gratitude and thanks to Arey Jones and Lenovo for sponsoring the delicious meal served during the meeting. Accolades go to Blanca Cruz, Principal and her team for their gracious hospitality.…

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