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Winter 2004 California Schools cover - A nation apart?

A nation apart? A global society increases the need to learn more about the world outside our borders

U.S. residents have long lived insulated, as though on an island nation that clearly dominates its closest neighbors to the north and south. In a shrinking world, however, Americans can no longer afford to cling to comfortable ignorance.

In This Issue

A conversation with … CSBA President Dr. Kerry Clegg

Incoming CSBA President Clegg shares his vision for making California public schools the premier educational system in the nation.

Playing Matchmaker

A district liaison committee can help boards find a superintendent that fits both the district and the community

Toddler Tech: Making the case for universal preschool

Proponents define universal preschool as free, voluntary preschool for all 4-year-olds whose families want to enroll them, regardless of their incomes. They say California must give all the children in the Golden State an opportunity to succeed in school, an opportunity that many children now lack.

Departments

Short takes

Inside the winning programs at Anaheim's Lexington Junior High School, North Country Elementary School in Antelope Central Unified and Tustin Unified's Foothill High School.

Up Front: I’ve waited a long time for this; a very long time

Mina G. Fasulo is editor in chief of California Schools.