The loss of pandemic-era waivers led to a nationwide drop in children participating in the Summer Nutrition Programs, according to a report released Aug. 6 by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). Nearly 171,000 fewer children benefited from meals served through the Summer Nutrition […]
Schools lag in preparing teachers and students for the impact of the unprecedented technological shift that’s been ushered in by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE). In April 2024, CRPE convened more than 60 state […]
Ending at midnight on Aug. 31, the state Legislature adjourned the 2023–24 session. Although it adjourned, the Legislature’s final day will formally be Nov. 30, when the current two-year session formally ends. Although the Legislature’s regular business is done, it its policy work will continue. […]
With Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds that have been essential to local educational agencies’ efforts to support students’ mental health and academic needs running dry, a report by EdTrust calls on state leaders to take stock of what worked and prioritize using […]
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing had a meeting Aug. 29-30, with the second day spent in closed session to discuss a pending legal case. Much of the Aug. 29 agenda focused on progress related to pilot testing and other items associated with the upcoming […]
