Challenges, Transformations, and Triumphs
Full of challenge and change, 2020 was like no other year. It began with a celebration of Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s 80-year legacy—80 years of advocacy and commitment to America’s most vital institution, its public school system.
Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Just as public education had to transform over the past year, Â鶹¹ÙÍø also embarked on a transformation. We hired Anna Maria Chávez as our new CEO and executive director and began a strategic learning process to transform into a more innovative and responsive organization that advances our members' growth and success.
At the same time, we advocated for and successfully obtained federal relief funding; promoted access, equity, and innovation in public education; and provided our members with essential resources and other supports.
The State of the Association animated presentation, video, and ASBJ article below represent a snapshot of this work and our ongoing transformation.
In a brand-new animated web format—modernized for a transformational year—is Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s 2020 State of the Association overview.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Now! 2020 State of the Association
View Â鶹¹ÙÍø CEO Anna Maria Chávez’s two-minute presentation of
American School Board Journal Article
Read Anna Maria Chávez’s 2020 State of the Association address to Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Delegate Assembly, including interviews with Â鶹¹ÙÍø 2021-22 President Viola Garcia and past and present Â鶹¹ÙÍø board members. .