Rigorous career technical education programming that gives students the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for high-wage, in-demand jobs, along with strong pathways to obtain those positions, are more critical than ever, according to a pair of reports released Oct. 27 by Chiefs for […]
Month: November 2021
Addressing the whole child encourages student engagement
A new survey and report released by education technology company GoGuardian aims to measure the most effective ways of engaging students in their learning by surveying more than 2,500 educators from all 50 states and 40 additional countries. The “2021–2022 State of Engagement Report” aims […]
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging school mask mandate
A San Diego Superior Court judge has ordered the complete dismissal of the lawsuit initiated against Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Department of Public Health and other state health officials by two parent groups (Let Them Breathe and Reopen California Schools) over the requirements of […]
How the federal government and LEAs are preserving and celebrating Native American culture
Federal agencies and California schools are making efforts to celebrate Native American culture this November for National Native American Heritage Month. On Nov. 15, the United States Departments of the Interior, Education and Health and Human Services announced an initiative aimed at preserving, protecting and […]
Student leaders call for professional development to address inequities
Delegates of the 2021 Student Advisory Board on Education Conference held virtually from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 presented key issues to the State Board of Education during its Nov. 3 meeting. Topics this year — which were researched and discussed during the conference — […]
2022–23 Fiscal Outlook estimates schools will see $20 billion for new commitments
The Legislative Analyst’s Office released its annual Fiscal Outlook report on Nov. 17, revealing an estimated $31 billion surplus fueled by rapidly rising revenues and a projected surge in funding for schools in the next budget cycle. Released every fall, the fiscal outlook gives the […]
Klamath-Trinity Joint USD program provides strong support for Native American students
CSBA is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with stories of people and programs that uplift Native American students. Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District, located in the Six Rivers National Forest in the far reaches of northwest California, comprises just over 1,000 students attending seven […]
CDE continues conversation on mental health investments
Following September’s “Investing in Mental Health” webinar, the California Department of Education hosted a second meeting to continue discussing ways to support students, school staff and families amid disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oct. 28 event included representatives from the California Department of […]
PPIC report considers effectiveness of Local Control Funding Formula
As local educational agencies receive record-high funding through the Local Control Funding Formula — money that could play a major role in an equitable recovery following learning disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic — a new report is examining the finance system’s effectiveness. “Targeted […]
Child Tax Credit payments largely used on necessities, including education costs
About 40 percent of low-income families nationwide reported using expanded Child Tax Credit payments on education-related expenses including after-school programs, tutoring services, transportation to school, tuition, books and other supplies, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Over 90 percent of families with […]