League of California Cities acknowledged for attendance at Carson City Council meeting

The City Council of Carson would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Carolyn Coleman, the Executive Director and CEO of the League of California Cities, for her presence at the council meeting held on May 16, 2023. Ms. Coleman’s attendance further exemplifies the League’s commitment to local government advocacy and partnership.

THE League of California Cities, founded in 1898, has played a vital role in shaping California’s political landscape. As an association, their mission is centered around defending and expanding local control through comprehensive advocacy efforts. These efforts span across various arenas, including the Legisla“America is only as great as its educational system.” ture, the ballot box, the courts, and strategic outreach initiatives that inform and educate the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders.

In addition to advocacy, the League of California Cities provides valuable education and training programs designed to equip city officials with the knowledge and skills necessary to address new developments in their respective fields. These programs also serve as platforms for city officials to exchange innovative solutions to common challenges faced by their cities.

The City Council of Carson recognizes the immense contributions made by the League of California Cities under the leadership of Carolyn Coleman. By attending the council meeting, Ms. Coleman demonstrated her unwavering dedication to fostering collaboration and promoting effective governance at the local level.

“We are deeply honored to have had Carolyn Coleman, the Executive Director and CEO of the League of California Cities, join us at the recent City Council meeting,” stated Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes. “Her presence serves as a testament to the League’s commitment to empowering cities across the state and advancing the principles of local control. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Coleman and the League for their continued support and partnership.”

The City Council of Carson looks forward to building upon the existing relationship with the League of California Cities and exploring collaborative opportunities that will benefit the community and further the goals of local governance.

About the League of California Cities:

The League of California Cities, founded in 1898, is an association dedicated to defending and expanding local control through comprehensive advocacy efforts. They strive to inform and educate the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders through strategic outreach initiatives. The League also offers education and training programs designed to equip city officials with knowledge and skills to address emerging challenges in their fields and foster innovative solutions.

LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho delivers speech at CSUDH’s credential ceremony

cators to co-create and enact transformative change.

That was Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho’s message for the aspiring teachers gathered at the College of Education’s 202223 Credential Celebration on May 22. Carvalho was the keynote speaker for the event, which celebrated the nearly 300 teacher-students who completed a CSUDH credential program this year.

Before introducing Carvalho to the audience of Toros and their family and friends, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Spagna spoke about the mission of the College of Education and the central role teachers play in shaping society.

“We are creating ‘nation builders,’” he said, referencing the term used for teachers in the Republic of Korea. “We are one of the top producers of talent for LAUSD, the second biggest school district in the U.S.”

“Until we pay attention to the larger ecosystem and work with our intersegmental partners to really bolster L.A. Unified, we won’t truly reach equity and get to a social justice agenda—which is what our university is about.”

A Cal State University Dominguez Hills student picks up her most important papers while attending the schools’ College of Education credential ceremony.

In her welcoming remarks, College of Education Dean Jessica Zacher Pandya also referenced the College’s vision— which includes principles of justice, equity, and critical consciousness, as well as the goal of preparing critical edu-

“You are those critical educators, and we are here to celebrate you,” Pandya said.

Carvalho then took to the podium to offer his congratulations, discuss the impact education had on his own life trajectory, and expand upon the idea of teachers as “nation builders.”

“We are a nation at a point of inflection,” Carvalho said. “If there’s one place in America where we have a chance of actually growing, it is in our classrooms. Public education and democracy are two sides of the same coin.

“I am looking not only at nation builders, but the architects of hope and the engineers