Resources
A May report from the U.S. Department of Education on school diversity cites a body of research that links achievement and opportunity gaps between student groups to how racially isolated a school is. The State of School Diversity in the United States examines the benefits […]
School districts across the state are experiencing a high level of declining enrollment, as evidenced by California Department of Education data released in April. Even before the pandemic, many California communities were observing population drops and corresponding enrollment declines in K-12. The pandemic exacerbated declines […]
Cybersecurity is in flux across the public sector, with traditional processes and tools proving inadequate for today’s global threats. Some school districts and county offices of education are at particular risk since they currently lack the internal resources, capacity or expertise to mount an effective […]
How schools can equip students with conceptual knowledge about artificial intelligence (AI) was discussed by experts and education leaders during a May 24 webinar hosted by the California Department of Education. AI literacy will be important in order to help young people contribute to an […]
Local educational agencies across California have been working for years to ensure that members of the LGBTQ community feel safe and heard on their campuses. For Pride Month, CSBA is highlighting the efforts of LEAs, organizations and experts throughout June on its blog and social […]
By Bode Oyowele On May 23, 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new advisory on the impact of social media use on youth mental health. “The most common question parents ask me is, ‘is social media safe for my kids?’ The answer […]
By Angela Asch May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important reminder to acknowledge and discuss mental health to reduce stigma, increase access, and improve child and adolescent well-being. As evidenced by a recent CSBA survey, student mental health is important to CSBA members, who […]
A recent webinar hosted by ParentSquare featured Fresno Unified School District Chief Communications Officer Nikki Henry sharing information and tips about bringing recognizable faces and personality to district communications. In “K-12 Leaders Speak: Humanizing Your District,” Henry emphasized the importance of connecting school staff, parents […]
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statewide guidance on April 11 related to the legal requirements and best practices for school closures, “Guidance on Laws Governing School Closures and Best Practices for Implementation in California.” The guidance focuses on Assembly Bill 1912, which became […]
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 […]
