Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the food and nutrition insecurity it has exasperated, healthy school meals are more important than ever for the roughly 30 million American K-12 students who qualify for the programs, according to the […]
As crucial as technology is in day-to-day life in 2021, only 51 percent of high schools offer computer science courses in the United States. That is still a significant increase from 35 percent in 2018, according to the report, “2021 State of Computer Science Education: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student stability rates are the subject of new reports from the California Department of Education. The Stability Rates Report for 2019–20, as well as the Stability Rates Report (with County Data), released in late October, are available to view via the CDE’s DataQuest site. Following […]
The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence’s governing board met on Oct. 28 to discuss professional learning, the agency’s direction and to wish outgoing Executive Director Tom Armelino well in his retirement. Armelino announced his departure earlier this year and is being succeeded by Matt Navo. […]
The National Center on Educational Outcomes released “Frequently Asked Questions About Testing Children with Disabilities” in August, addressing common inquiries and providing corresponding resources for local educational agencies. Published for the 2021–22 academic year, the brief delves into whether and how children with disabilities, including […]
Home to a robust technology industry that helps fuel the state’s economy, computer science (CS) education in K-12 schools is crucial to set the foundation for future workforce needs. According to “The California Computer Science Access Report,” published in September by the Kapor Center and […]
The state of American preK-12 public school facilities is a national emergency, according to new report. “2021 State of Our Schools: America’s PK-12 Public School Facilities” was published in September by 21st Century School Fund, the International WELL Building Institute and the National Council on […]
