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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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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