As part of an effort to strengthen leadership in K-12 education, La Sierra University has launched the School Leadership Academy for new administrators. The program, announced at the end of June, is designed to provide fledgling school leaders with the skills and resources they need to succeed in their schools.
The academy program includes a four-day cohort of twelve administrators and teachers from California, Arizona, and Hawaii. It covers critical areas such as assessment strategies, effective teacher evaluation methods, school budget management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary best practices.
Participants also receive coaching and support from a panel of experienced education leaders. “This academy is not just about education; it’s about empowering school leadership,” explained William Arnold, associate superintendent of schools for the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SECC). “We’re equipping leaders to drive meaningful change and meet high educational standards for all students.”
Feedback from education directors at Seventh-day Adventist conferences across the region made the launch of the academy program possible.
The next Leadership Academy session will be offered within a year or two. It will be open to local school district partners.
“We are forging the next generation of principals, providing them with the tools and practical strategies to redefine school leadership for the future of K-12 education,” said Keith Drieberg, La Sierra University School of Education’s chair of curriculum and instruction.
CBU and the U.S. Air Force partnered to host the Aim High Flight Academy, offering free aviation training to high school students to address the national pilot shortage.
Students in grades 9–12 can perform their original poetry at the Excellence Through Equity Conference in Palm Springs. Selected poets will address the theme "If I Speak, Will You Listen?" and receive recognition for their talents.
