AASA Latest News

Tragedy and Destruction Wrought by a Tornado in Oklahoma

Gayane Minasyan — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:07:19 GMT

Learn how you can help those impacted by tornado.

Thank you, Josh Starr!

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:52:37 GMT

AASA’s Associate Executive Director for Advocacy & Communications, Bruce Hunter, blogged a ‘thank you’ to Josh Starr, superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, Md.

AASA’s Latest ESEA Letter Applauded by Diane Ravitch

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:44:15 GMT

AASA’s advocacy team sent the strong letter to Senator Tom Harkin in advance of this summer’s anticipated ESEA reauthorization.

AASA Director on Cultural Stigma of Voc-Ed Programs

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:27:57 GMT

“We should provide all of our students with the opportunity to be what they want to be,” Domenech contends.

Six Educators Killed In Newtown Massacre Awarded Medals Of Honor

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:27:50 GMT

The women exemplified courage, sacrifice and selflessness in trying to protect students from gunman Adam Lanza, the society said in announcing the honor.

AASA Head Appointed to Board Overseeing E-Rate

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:24:31 GMT

Universal Service Administrative Company Bringing Schools into Information Age

Special Education Reform: Let the Dialogue Begin

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:11:55 GMT

AASA Joins Lifetouch To Launch Humanitarian Missions to the Dominican Republic

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:23:46 GMT

AASA: President’s Budget Proposal Relies Heavily on Competitive Funding

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:21:47 GMT

Federal Formula Programs Sacrificed

AASA President Benny Gooden Addresses NSBA Conference

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:59:54 GMT

“The leadership team partnership which you share with school superintendents in each community may be the last vestige of true grass roots local engagement between school district governance and those we serve.”

AASA Responds to President Obama’s Proposed Budget for FY14

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:49:28 GMT

Who Will Be Held Responsible When State Officials Are Factually Wrong? On Statistics & Teacher Evaluation

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:45:45 GMT

Sequestration: What It Means for School Finances

Gayane Minasyan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:53:03 GMT

AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech chats with Qorvis’ National Director of Financial Communications Stan Collender about what school administrators can expect.

Considering the Value of Great School Leadership

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:23:00 GMT

Rethinking the Special Education Due Process System

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:52:31 GMT

AASA's recommendations for the next re-authorization of IDEA.

Upcoming Webinars in April 2013

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:56:51 GMT

Please join us for a brief overview of school and district vulnerability and risk assessment as well as how to implement a comprehensive, all-hazards school emergency management plan. Learn more and register here.

AASA Statement on Atlanta Cheating Scandal

Gayane Minasyan — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:44:40 GMT

The gravity and the number of indictments coming out of the Fulton County grand jury regarding the Atlanta public schools’ cheating investigation are of unprecedented scope.

A Great Idea at Risk

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:59:09 GMT

The Common Core is another great idea at risk of being sabotaged by our penchant for accountability.

Teaching May Be the Secret to a Good Life

Gayane Minasyan — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:01:44 GMT

Rethinking Education: Why Our Education System Is Ripe For Disruption

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:13:58 GMT

Our education system is not broken, it has just become obsolete.

Senate Adopts FY14 Budget Resolution

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:05:37 GMT

For the first time in four years, the Senate adopted a budget resolution.

Influential Author of AASA Leadership Text Dies at 78

Gayane Minasyan — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:04:25 GMT

John R. Hoyle, 78, primary author for an influential AASA textbook on educational leadership and a 45-year member of AASA, died March 12 from leukemia in College Station, Texas.

Join HOPE Foundation and AASA at the National Forum on School Improvement

Gayane Minasyan — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:57:14 GMT

The National Forum on School Improvement will convene the top practitioners, experts, and policy-makers to clarify what is working to improve low-performing schools.

Message From AASA President-Elect

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:05:42 GMT

Voting for AASA President-Elect Now Open

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:02:21 GMT

Balloting in the 2013 election opened at 8 a.m. EST on March 4 and continues until 11:59 p.m. EDST on April 12.

My Response to Arne Duncan's Distracting Gaffe

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:08:45 GMT

By AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech

School Governance & Leadership

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:54:30 GMT

This issue highlights the successes and challenges of the four urban school districts AASA worked with to enhance and expand alternative school breakfast.

AASA Members Detail Draconian Impact of Sequester's Cuts

Betsy Samson — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:44:57 GMT

In a report released Feb. 26 by AASA, hundreds of districts across the nation provided details describing what the sequestration cuts would look like in their district, reporting jobs cut, programs eliminated, and other negative impacts. Read the full report and press release.

Two Top Educators Accept 2013 Women in School Leadership Award

Gayane Minasyan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:52:12 GMT

Ann Blakeney Clark, deputy superintendent of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., schools, and Harriet R. MacLean, principal of James B. Davidson Middle School in San Rafael, Calif., received AASA’s 2013 Women in School Leadership Award.

Mark A. Edwards Named AASA 2013 Superintendent of the Year

Betsy Samson — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:01:34 GMT

Mark Edwards was honored today at the opening ceremony of the American Association of School Administrators’ National Conference on Education in Los Angeles.

Call to Action: Use AASA Sequestration SmartForm to Urge Congress to Avoid March 1 Sequester

Gayane Minasyan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:27:05 GMT

Federal Legislative Priorities Approved for 2013

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:11:29 GMT

The AASA 2013 legislative agenda has gone through its annual two step vetting process, leading to adoption by AASA’s Governing Board at its meeting on Wednesday.

Governing Board Revises Stance on Gun Limits, Receives Look at New Logo

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:08:40 GMT

The nation’s divided views on addressing gun control in America were on full display at the AASA Governing Board meeting Wednesday.

Four in Running for ‘13 National Superintendent of Year

Gayane Minasyan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:07:02 GMT

One of the four finalists for 2013 AASA National Superintendent of the Year will learn about 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday who will represent the best in the profession.

AASA President’s Welcome Letter

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:57:07 GMT

Benny L. Gooden, AASA president and superintendent of Fort Smith, Ark., welcomes school leaders to the National Conference on Education in Los Angeles, Calif..

2013 NCE Bloggers

Gayane Minasyan — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:56:13 GMT

Four AASA members are blogging about their experiences at the conference.

Resources for Schools to Prepare for and Recover from Crisis

Gayane Minasyan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:46:43 GMT

We are devastated by the tragic news from Connecticut. Our hearts and prayers are with the children, families, staff and community impacted by this senseless event. View list of School Safety Resources.