Association of California School Administrators
Volume 47, No. 1 | September/October 2017
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16 Effective leadership and parent involvement ensure
preparedness for the unthinkable
An on-campus shooting tested the resilience of a school and district team in carrying out
the safety drills and evacuation techniques they had rehearsed countless times.
By Linda Bardere and Maria Garcia
By Lisa Marie Gonzales
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Asked & Answered
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Flexible and personalized, nonclassroom-
based education is on the rise
In focusing on messaging in
a digital world, what meth-
ods of electronic communi-
cations do you use in your
job, and how useful/valuable
are those methods for you?
Leadership
The Anderson UHSD v. Shasta Secondary Home School case un-
derscored the prominence of nonclassroom-based education, a
school choice option that is often not what it is perceived to be.
By Megan Macy and Erin M. Hamor
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Staying positive, current and
connected is an important
function of messaging in a
digital environment.
By Susan Denton
Navigating the changing
parent: Gen X vs. Millennials
Parents are indeed chang-
ing, and we need to be
aware of the shifts in their
attitudes and beliefs.
By Linda M. Brandts
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The shifting educational landscape in
Los Angeles – a promise for the future
Los Angeles Unified has a rich history of partnering on learn-
ing and teaching initiatives, including charter schools. But
shifts in the education landscape have not always been easy.
By Roberta Benjamin Edwards
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Reallocation of resources key to cutting off
policy-to-prison pipeline
To reverse a focus on criminalization, educators will need to operate educational sanctu-
aries that keep kids in school, police off campus and tackle unconscious bias.
By Oron Jackson
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Leading school climate from turmoil
to tranquility
When a principal’s time and energy are devoured by opera-
tional and student discipline issues, there are general guide-
lines that can be applied to turn a school’s climate around.
By Terry Wilhelm
To Our Readers
As you launch into the new
school year, please keep in
mind our mission and the
heart of our work – advo-
cacy for students.
El Milagro: How children led one school’s cultural evolution
Mueller Charter School is a community anchor – assuring its predominantly Latino
families there is a reliable pathway through which to navigate the educational system.
By Kevin W. Riley
How to transform an ailing school district to a thriving
educational environment
Creating a healthy climate in Ocean View SD took new leadership and collaboration with
all stakeholders to develop a culture of communication, consistency and stability.
By Carol Hansen and Julie A. Jennings
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