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    Archives available online. June 15, 2010   
The Leaders Edge

 

National Conference on Education Save the Date!

Members-only registration and housing for AASA's 2011 National Conference on Education opens July 1. Register early for discounts and to secure your first choice of hotel. (more ...)

Never Good Enough: Tips for Continuous School Improvement

It is difficult to read about educational change these days and not run head-long into the idea of continuous school improvement. An expert outlines what CSI is and how you can adopt and implement it in your district. (more ...)

Technology Innovation During Difficult Financial Times

In most states, school budgets are receiving unexpected -- and intense -- scrutiny. Unfortunately, the worst budget shortages may be on the horizon for the next school year. Is this the right time, then, to concentrate on innovation? Oddly enough, the answer may be "yes," writes one school IT expert. (more...)

Physical Activity and Achievement

In the summer issue of AASA's Healthy Learning News, visit three school systems that are making sustained policy and programmatic efforts to increase physical activity through innovative, enduring and sometimes simple measures. (more ...)

The Superintendent's Evaluation: From Theory to Practice

A fair, comprehensive superintendent evaluation can improve the quality of schools and the success of students. Read tips for accomplishing this challenging task. (more...)

What Is Denver Really Like?

Did you know Denver experiences 300 days of sunshine per year? And Denver is one of only two cities in America with eight professional sports teams. Learn more about the host city for the 2011 National Conference on Education from Bruce Caughey of the Colorado Association of School Executives. (more ...) 

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Member in the Spotlight

AASA has awarded a mini-grant to Superintendent Bill Hughes of Greendale, Wisc., to engage in work related to Ready by 21. (more ...)

New & Noteworthy

The Wallace Foundation has released a new report on how district central offices improve teaching and learning. The report identifies five major changes that leaders can institute to transform the central office's focus from administration and compliance to improving instruction. (more ...)

 

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Julie Mathiesen

What do school leaders need to know about technology and 21st-century skills? (10:41)

 
Special message to AASA members from Sec. Duncan Video: ESEA Blueprint
In this special message to AASA members, Sec. Arne Duncan outlines the plan to overhaul NCLB. (6:00)

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