By CSBA President Susan Markarian As summer break draws to a close while temperatures still soar around the state, a hot topic on the minds of trustees, administrators and teachers alike is how to create a supportive and engaging school environment that makes students feel […]
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May Revision: What it means for K-12 education
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Budget Revision, released on May 12, reveals a budget shortfall that has grown by $9.5 billion from the Governor’s proposed January Budget to $31.5 billion. The Governor’s proposal attempts to insulate schools from the fallout by protecting recent investments and providing […]
Free college and career planning tools available online
By the California College Guidance Initiative CaliforniaColleges.edu is the State of California’s official college and career planning platform, managed by the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI). CaliforniaColleges.edu provides students with a one-stop shop for all the tools they need to set goals for life after […]
CSBA sues State Board of Education for violations of the charter appeal process
Earlier this week, the CSBA’s Education Legal Alliance, which represents nearly 1,000 school districts and county offices of education throughout California, filed a lawsuit against the California State Board of Education (SBE). CSBA’s lawsuit supports the Napa Valley Unified School District’s (NVUSD) position in its […]
Governor’s budget continues most commitments to TK-12 education despite budget shortfall
Gov. Gavin Newsom released his 2023–24 Budget Proposal on Jan. 10, outlining a $297 billion budget proposal and officially kicking off the budget season. Despite a slowing economy and what the Newsom Administration projects to be a $22.5 billion dollar state General Fund shortfall, the […]
California School Dashboard release marks a new starting point for improvement
The 2022 California School Dashboard was released on Dec. 15 following a two-year pause prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw widespread school closures, federal assessment waivers and declines in student academic achievement and overall well-being. Chronic absenteeism proved to be a particularly troubling indicator, […]