FROM BAD TO WORSE
Pete Fernandez, Retired Principal, ELA Skills Center, is without a doubt a great archivist. He recently sent AALA an article from June of 1999 along with the following note, “Thought you would enjoy...
View ArticleCALLING ALL ANGELS
The Class of 2018 will be crossing the stage before we know it. AALA is proud to announce the awarding of twenty-five, two-thousand dollar scholarships to the Class of 2018. Last year, thanks to the...
View ArticleTHE PLIGHT OF SATURDAY SCHOOL
The plight of Saturday School continues being an ongoing concern for many members. The serious concern has been raised with the District on numerous occasions. However, relief appears to be nowhere on...
View ArticleTRUTH TO POWER
The power grab to further erode oversight and accountability of for-profit and nonprofit charters was rebuked by former Board Member Bennett Kayser as he addressed the current Members of the Board of...
View ArticleLET US BE THANKFUL
Thanksgiving Day and all that it represents for the country is approaching fast. With this in mind, it is important to be thankful of the many opportunities within our educational system. Granted, the...
View ArticleBUDGET DELIBERATIONS
On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, the Superintendent and staff offered a theoretical presentation of various ways to approach funding for the schools and students in LAUSD. That is all well and good, and...
View ArticleBUDGET DELIBERATIONS
On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, the Superintendent and staff offered a theoretical presentation of various ways to approach funding for the schools and students in LAUSD. That is all well and good, and...
View ArticleBUDGET DELIBERATIONS
On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, the Superintendent and staff offered a theoretical presentation of various ways to approach funding for the schools and students in LAUSD. That is all well and good, and...
View ArticleBUDGET DELIBERATIONS
On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, the Superintendent and staff offered a theoretical presentation of various ways to approach funding for the schools and students in LAUSD. That is all well and good, and...
View ArticleGROUND ZERO
AALA does not portend to know the awesome responsibility and decision-making process when determining if schools should be closed due to an imminent danger. However, AALA’s middle managers in the field...
View Article#METOO, #AALATOO
The #MeToo movement has taken center stage to highlight and encourage millions to speak out about sexual violence and harassment. AALA joins the call with its very own hashtag: #AALA too. Know AALA is...
View ArticleIT’S SO HARD TO SAY GOOD-BYE
Hope, healing, best wishes, love, prayers, missing you, get better, a full speedy recovery, positive energy, wholeness, comfort, are all mere words that do not begin to express our most sincere and...
View ArticleFROM BAD TO WORSE
Pete Fernandez, Retired Principal, ELA Skills Center, is without a doubt a great archivist. He recently sent AALA an article from June of 1999 along with the following note, “Thought you would enjoy...
View ArticleCALLING ALL ANGELS
The Class of 2018 will be crossing the stage before we know it. AALA is proud to announce the awarding of twenty-five, two-thousand dollar scholarships to the Class of 2018. Last year, thanks to the...
View ArticleWANTED: A SUPERINTENDENT WITH THESE MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS
AALA supports the Board’s decision to name Vivian Ekchian as Interim Superintendent as they begin the search for a permanent replacement for Dr. Michelle King. If the past has been any indication,...
View ArticleLANGUAGE MATTERS!
A healthcare tentative agreement (TA) was reached between the District and all eight unions on Thursday, January 18, 2018. As labor partners, we stood united against any healthcare cuts. The TA must be...
View ArticleSAVING OUR DEMOCRACY
In last week’s first page article, “Language Matters,” we referred to The Little Blue Book by George Lakoff and Elisabeth Wehling, to emphasize the importance of delivering a clear message. This week,...
View ArticleAALA HEROES
Accolades go to Erick Mitchell, Principal of Sal Castro Middle School, and Elsa Mendoza, Principal, Belmont High School, for showing their muster and determination when the unthinkable occurred on...
View ArticleCALL TO ACTION!
Will you finally listen to AALA’s frontline managers, LAUSD? Frontline managers by the very nature of the duties and responsibilities of their positions cannot participate in work stoppages. However,...
View ArticleCALL TO ACTION!
Will you finally listen to AALA’s frontline managers, LAUSD? Frontline managers by the very nature of the duties and responsibilities of their positions cannot participate in work stoppages. However,...
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