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Spring 2008 California Schools Magazine Cover

Going green: Environmentally friendly schools pay off

Schools across the state are reaping the benefits of green construction.

In This Issue

Spanning the spectrum: Reaching and teaching autistic kids

The need for such programs is rapidly increasing at the same time that school district budgets are shrinking. How will the California public school system cope with this rising strain on its already overtaxed agenda?

Reaching out to close the gap: Mean Mamas, ARCHES and other approaches to boosting student achievement

No one is arguing that educators can, do or should abdicate their responsibilities for managing classrooms, providing effective teaching or promoting safe and healthy campus culture. But schools can’t manage all aspects of their students’ lives—nor should they try.

Departments

Executive director’s note: This year’s budget crisis: Does anyone know the end game?

Scott P. Plotkin is the executive director of the California School Boards Association.

Editor's note: Fancy dancing across the achievement gap

Brian Taylor is the managing editor of California Schools.

If you ask me: Together, we can close the achievement gap

Jack O'Connell is California's state superintendent of public instruction.

My turn: Should the mayor be in charge?

Anne L. Bryant is the executive director of the National School Boards Association.

Class Acts: Rowland USD helps kids by teaching parents English

Rowland Unified School District finds a key to helping English learners.

Class Acts: ‘Democracy in Action’ teaches lessons in citizenship

Glendora Unified School District shares its winning civics education program.

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Editor in Chief
Susan Swigart
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Managing Editor
Brian Taylor
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Carol Brydolf
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Kerry Macklin
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