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Support Our Youth from Cradle to CareerWhat if over the course of 21 years all the individuals, services and systems that support youth from cradle to career worked together toward a common, big-picture goal? Watch this video to learn about an idea, a call to action and a set of strategies and recommendations that school leaders can use to ensure that children and youth will be Ready by 21:
View video here [2:40]. Read additional information about the Ready by 21 National Partnership.
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Dan Domenech on Teaching Handwriting Doubt about the continued worth of handwriting skill is "similar to what happened with math as calculators and computers came into vogue. People wondered whether students needed to learn how to do math. The answer in both cases is absolutely yes. Writing is not obsolete." Read full article in current Education Week.
AASA Executive Committee Releases 2012 Legislative Agenda and ESEA Reauthorization Statement.
Daniel A. Domenech, AASA executive director, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of CNA. In making the announcement, Ambassador Rozanne Ridgway, chair of the CNA Board of Trustees, noted Domenech’s achievements in the education arena and welcomed the perspective that he will bring to the board. More details here.
Tip of the week from the National Conference on Education. Money saved means dollars back in your budget — innovative ideas, fresh approaches, and the latest products and services will inspire you to increase your district’s efficiency. Check out the full schedule of events to see all of the programs that are planned to support you in 2012.
AASA Video: Dan Domenech, AASA executive director, talks about a new website AASA Connect.[3:51]
‘Our School System Is the Best It’s Ever Been’The fact that we have to defend U.S. public education in the first place is puzzling, AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech writes in his January eSchool News column. “Our travels reinforce our belief that we have the best system of education in the world, but at the same time we have observed many practices that would strengthen our programs.” To learn about these practices, see full column.
Earn semester hours of Professional Development Credit from LMU Extension at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles by attending at least five hours at the National Conference on Education. Learn more.
Have you signed up to participate in Digital Learning Day? On Feb. 1, 2012, the Alliance for Excellent Education, along with AASA and other collaborating partners, will host the first ever national Digital Learning Day.
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2012 National Conference on EducationFeb. 16-19, Houston, TexasLeading Positive ChangeApril 24, AASA headquarters
Leading Positive Performance™ March 20, AASA headquarters
Leading InnovationMarch 21-22, AASA headquartersApril 25-26, AASA headquarters
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AASA presents news, trends and information of interest to school system leaders. Recent topics include, but are not limited to:
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AASA School Solutions Center
Save Schools Money and Improve Student PerformanceAASA established the School Solutions Center to help schools save money and improve student performance through proven technologies, methodologies and best practices. To learn more visit School Solutions page.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact Meenakshi Gupta at 703-894-8041 or by e-mail at mgupta@aasa.org.
AASA SCHOOL SOLUTIONS CENTER
Twelve companies to help schools save money and improve student performance. Visit School Solutions Center page for more information. NJPA is a premier member of AASA's School Solutions Center.
ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM - should supply help for classrooms, www.adoptclassroom.org
ECRA GROUP, research, analytics and accountability solutions, www.ecragroup.com
HMS, dependent healthcare eligibility audits, www.dependentcheck .com/about/partnerships/aasa
HOPE FOUNDATION, professional development for leadership teams, www.hopefoundation.org
K12 INSIGHT, survey tool, www.k12insight.com
MEDEXPERT, medical issues, management services, www.medexpert.com
NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE, national contract purchasing solution, www.njpacoop.org.
ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH, organizational audits of human capital, www.organizationalhealth.com
POWERIT, cost-saving web technology for schools, www.poweritschools.com/
PROPELLSHOPS, no-cost fundraising solution for schools, www.propellshops.com
TUTOR.COM, 24/7 online academic support and tutoring, www.tutor.com
School districts should do their own diligence before signing contracts with companies that belong to the AASA School Solution Center.
AASA Blog
The Leading Edge blog is the go-to spot for the latest news from Capitol Hill, updates from AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech and AASA's policy and advocacy team, and important headlines in education news.
If you have any questions, contact Noelle Ellerson at 703-875-0764 or by e-mail at nellerson@aasa.org.
AASA Job Bulletin
The AASA Job Bulletin offers free job searching and resume posting, as well as discounted job posting rates for AASA members. There is no better way for school leaders and employers nationwide to connect!
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AASA has affiliate relationships with 49 state administrator associations, the Canadian Association of School Administrators (CANADA) and the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). Although not an affiliate, AASA has a long relationship with the New England Association of School Superintendents (NEASS).
AASA members are encouraged to receive the most from their professional association membership by belonging to both AASA and the appropriate state administrator association. For more affiliate membership information, use the map to select a state or affiliate, or select a link from the list below.
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AASA has launched a new website called AASA Connect. Please be sure and check it out at www.aasaconnect.com.
Dan Domenech on ESEA. Listen to introductory remarks by AASA's executive director at the Fordham Institute's event. [7:00]
Video & Text: Diane Ravitch's General Session Speech Available. Part 1 (19:39) | Part 2 (19:58) | Part 3 (20:24). Text format [pdf]
AASA Executive Director, Dan Domenech, talks about the US Department of Education's Conference on Labor-Management Collaboration. Watch video on YouTube. [3:41]
AASA Executive Director, Dan Domenech, and NAESP Executive Director, Gail Connelly, discuss the functional consolidation of the two organizations. Watch video on YouTube [4:51]
Saving a Thousand Cuts: America's Public Schools and the Recession. Dan Domenech, AASA executive director, and Noelle Ellerson, AASA policy analyst, talk about the new AASA economic survey released in December 2010. Watch video on YouTube [8:07].
Warmest Thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Very Happy New YearDan Domenech, AASA executive director, wishes AASA and its members a happy holiday season. Watch video [1:55]
Dan Domenech, AASA Executive Director, and Rick Torres, National Student Clearinghouse President and CEO, discuss the importance of tracking student achievement and a proven, effective tool, StudentTracker. Watch video [9:26] on YouTube.
The power shift in Congress may mean significant changes for the education community. In this radio discussion, AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech and five other education observers search for clues about what is next.
The Great Education Conversation. AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech talks about the split between school reformers and public school educators adding new perspective to the divide with a description of the 95-5 dilemma. Watch Video.(5:15)
AASA Legislative Advocacy Update. AASA's Policy and Advocacy Team provide a brief update from Capitol Hill, including ESEA, education jobs fund and AASA Advocacy Conference. Watch video (5:15)
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