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 […]
Category: School boards in action
How LEAs recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month
“Hispanic Heritage Month is not only a chance to celebrate our past, but to set an example for the next generation,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in a recent tweet. As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, here is how some […]
Mental health investments paving new paths forward
A Sept. 15 webinar, “Investing in Mental Health,” hosted by the California Department of Education, covered topics including how interagency collaboration can help schools with mental health services, building a school-based metal health workforce, measuring the impact of current investments, and initiatives that are taking […]
CSBA brings experts together to give tips on governing during chaotic times
“It’s clear that it is harder to be a school trustee now than it ever has been before,” CSBA CEO & Executive Director Vernon M. Billy said during the association’s Sept. 13 webinar, “Governing in a Time of Chaos: Board Meetings in the age of […]
Schools need community support in mitigating the spread of COVID-19
Community collaboration with schools will be a crucial aspect in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and keeping children in classrooms this year, according to Yolo County and Davis Joint Unified School District leaders. In an Aug. 26 webinar, “Take 5 for Schools: Five Essential Steps […]
Outdoor learning design guidelines for LEAs
A new guide can serve as inspiration both technically and artistically for local educational agencies interested in outdoor learning. Los Angeles County Office of Education released “Design Guidelines for Outdoor Learning Environments” in June. The document was created with support from HMC Architects and engineering […]
California education leaders on supporting LGBTQ students
The California Department of Education hosted a webinar series during Pride Month on supporting LGBTQ students covering topics including free training and access to partnerships, California Education Code 218 and examples of schools and organizations working for change. During one of the events, State Superintendent […]
School boards in action: 5 questions with Christina Lucero, Baldwin Park USD
The COVID-19 pandemic presented school boards with challenges they’ve met head on. CSBA’s 5 questions series gives board members a chance to share their LEAs’ accomplishments and look toward the future. Christina Lucero, board president, Baldwin Park Unified School District What was the most successful […]
School boards in action: 5 questions with Tashon McKeithan, Culver City USD
In the midst of a global pandemic, local educational agency boards have continued working to support programs and initiatives that offer students the academic and social-emotional opportunities they need — no matter which mode of instruction they are in. CSBA’s 5 questions series gives board […]
Student participation key component of Butte County virtual forum on student mental health
On April 22, more than 700 attendees from around Butte County participated in a virtual forum on youth mental health called “End the Silence.” Organized by a coalition of community organizations in partnership with the Butte County Office of Education, the free event was open […]