Effie Jones Speaker: ‘You Have to Love the Children You Serve’
Princeton educator Eddie S. Glaude Jr. began his keynote address at the Dr. Effie H. Jones Memorial Luncheon by calling on the James Baldwin’s “A Talk to Teachers.”
Educators Learn Insights on Building a Safety Net for Students Who Suffered Trauma
Hurricane Dorian last September swept through the Bahamas and hit North Carolina, displacing many people, including the students and staff of New Hanover County Schools in Wilmington, N.C.
Video: Lesley Bruinton on Winning the Women Leadership Award (School Level) (1:36)
Lesley Bruinton, public relations coordinator, Tuscaloosa City Schools in Tuscaloosa, Ala., reacts to being named the recipient of the 2020 AASA Women in School Leadership Award (school level). In a short video, she expresses gratitude to AASA for recognizing women in school leadership and has advice for other women aspiring to advance in their careers.
Video: Volunteer Spirit Fuels Totes With Food for Needy Kids (1:39)
A brief video of volunteers stuffing tote bags filled with food for school-age children in need in San Diego at the AASA conference’s second annual “Blessings in a Backpack” event. Supported by Sourcewell, the food supplies included macaroni and cheese, cereals and other assorted snack items.
Career-Focused Instruction Can Expand Students’ Horizons and Job Prospects, Panel Says
Building an effective career and technical education program in K-12 education requires strong partnerships between schools and regional businesses.
A New Conference Tradition: Stuffing 1,000 Backpacks to Fill Hungry Bellies Among the City’s Youth
AASA conference volunteers threw in tortellini, cereal and snack foods at a rapid rate into tote bags that were destined for needy kids across San Diego as part of the AASA’s “Blessings in a Backpack” stuffing event. It took place Friday morning at the association’s National Conference on Education in San Diego.
14 Past Presidents Captured in a Moment’s Glare
Those who served in the past as presidents of AASA get a moment in the limelight at the association’s 2nd General Session.
Video: Key Findings of AASA’s Decennial Survey of the Superintendency (1:33)
AASA has released its 2020 decennial survey of the American school superintendency. In this brief video clip, AASA policy analyst Chris Rogers describes a few key findings of the survey. He hopes policy leaders and public education advocates will use the latest 10-year study to guide their decisions.
By Focusing on Cultural Sensitivity, Districts Told They Can Build Better Relationships and Boost Student Achievement
A few years ago, administrators at Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia took a hard a look at why their efforts to connect with students were missing the mark. Just over 86% of the students were graduating.
What Makes for a Successful Youth Apprenticeship? AASA Panel Offers Ideas
Several school leaders, in an AASA conference panel on Friday, shared some strategies for success when school districts run youth apprenticeship programs.