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2006
 | Every president’s tenure is unique, depending on the era, the economy, public sentiment, court decisions and—increasingly—the political agendas and ever-changing policy mandates imposed by state and federal lawmakers. |
In This Issue
Scott P. Plotkin and Davis W. Campbell know each other well. Talk to either man, and fascinating lore pours out from the past three decades and more of public education in California.
It’s not surprising that five years ago NCLB enjoyed massive, bipartisan support in Washington. Or that Congress approved the act overwhelmingly. The law offered and promised a lot. But a promise made is not necessarily a promise kept.
Departments
CSBA’s president-elect discusses education and governance issues and her goals for the coming year.
Scott P. Plotkin is executive director of the California School Boards Association.
Susan Swigart is editor in chief of California Schools magazine.
Students at Mar Vista High School benefit from 'habits of highly effective people.'
This Apple Valley Unified School District program encourages responsibility.
A look at the most senior local board members.