Articles in this issue

• Speakers set tone for future at ’09 Leadership Summit
  The changing face of education dominated the stellar keynote speeches at the 2009 ACSA Leadership Summit, Nov. 5-7 in Sacramento.
• California Senate passes Race to the Top legislation
  The state Senate has passed a measure that aims to ensure California can compete for $4.35 billion in federal Race to the Top funding. In the meantime, ACSA is analyzing changes to the RTT application released late last week.
• Ferd. Kiesel Award: Legacy of success in four decades of service
  Meet Herbert Fischer, a longtime educator whose legacy to public schools will last for generations to come.
• Marcus Foster Award recipient stays connected to school team
  Renee Whitson, superintendent of Exeter Public Schools, has recieved ACSA's Marcus Foster Memorial Award for Administrator Excellence
• Valuing Diversity Award: King memory has lasting impact on former principal
  Meet 2009 Valuing Diversity Award honoree Janet Amani Scott, a former principal who now works for the Efficacy Institute.
• Kelly Award: Retiree’s volunteer service ‘just carrying on with profession’
  Meet retired administrator Delaine Richards of Tustin, recipient of the 2009 Robert E. Kelly Award for service in retirement.