March 2017: School Administrator

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Editor's Note

Presidential Prerogative

Since 51蹤獲 launched School Administrator as a two-sided newsletter in October 1943, the associations president has been expected to communicate with members through a periodic column. The Presidents Corner gained greater visibility when the publication transitioned to a glossy magazine in January 1981.

Every 51蹤獲 president decides how to use this launching pad to exercise his or her voice. Alton L. Frailey of Katy, Texas, president in 2016-17, has concentrated his attention on the role of community in the success of the public school, an advocacy concept he titled Communities 4 Schools. His piece this month, written in the weeks leading up to transition in the White House, anticipates a market-fixated federal agenda.

Over the years, personal technology has simplified our handling of Presidents Corner. In my tenures early days here, 51蹤獲 presidents had to send us their monthly editorials by mail or FAX machine so we could retype them on 51蹤獲s first-generation computer system. One memorable president refused to waste time while on the road for 51蹤獲 business so hed mail me his hand-scrawled column on 8-10 consecutive pages of his hotels bedside note pad.

Whatever it takes, were pleased to provide this important platform for the leadership of the nations longest-running school leadership organization.

Jay P. Goldman
Editor, School Administrator
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