Former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer, soon to be the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, said his top priorities when he takes over in July will include shrinking the district bureaucracy, relieving overcrowding and calming the clamor for breaking up the district. He is also emphasizing accessibility as he begins crafting a plan for the schools.

On June 9, less than week after being named to his new post, Romer sat down with Los Angeles Times reporters Louis Sahagun and Doug Smith to discuss his thoughts about his new job running the nation's second largest school district.

Also, while still chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Romer outlined what he called his 12-Step Program to True Reform for the nation's schools in which he stated there is "no issue that is as important to this nation's future as that of improving the quality of education."

	PFD Participants Continue to Help Schools On March 30, 300 business and entertainment leaders became principals for a day at Los Angeles schools. Many had such a wonderful experience they continued their involvement with "their" schools.

	Academy Students Receive Diplomas This week students enrolled in the Los Angeles Academy of Finance and Academy of Travel and Tourism received diplomas and vital skills to use at college or in the workplace.

	Increasing the Teacher Pool Many states are trying to increase the pool of qualified teachers by passing laws touching everything from scholarships and performance bonuses to tougher rules for getting a license and keeping a job.

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