A publication of the Association of California School Administrators

September 7, 2026 | VOL. 57 | NO. 5
Ybarra puts relationships at the core of schools
ACSA’s 2026 Central Office Administrator of the Year Kyley Ybarra leads with one specific belief in mind — students thrive when the adults around them feel supported, valued and connected to a shared purpose.
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The weight leaders carry
Over time, being so close to the hardest parts of the work takes a toll. Purpose can sustain us, but it does not make the weight disappear.

Transformative leadership begins with self-reflection
Introducing ACSA’s Transformative Educational Leader Framework by exploring critical self-reflection as the foundation of transformative leadership.
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