The recent report Preventing Youth Homelessness in Highly Marginalized Populations considers causes of youth homelessness and potential prevention strategies for five groups of young people who are disproportionately represented among those experiencing homelessness, and underrepresented in research and policy conversations.
Although the number of experienced administrators (those with more than two years of service) increased in recent years in California, the overall percentage is on a slow decline, according to a new brief from the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools that examined those serving as administrators (primarily superintendents and principals) from the 2019–20 through 2023–24 school years.
A package of bills sponsored by the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to address the education system’s most pressing problems — including persistent achievement gaps and a lack of accountability for results at the state level — unanimously passed the Assembly Education Committee, with all four bills advancing […]
The results of a survey and study on civil discourse in middle and high schools led to the creation of the Or Initiative, which aims to develop evidence-based tools to help students engage civilly in contentious issues. The initiative focuses on two main principles: build digital skills to obtain a thorough knowledge base about complex and contentious issues, and to enhance civil discourse skills to communicate across different viewpoints with empathy, curiosity and respect.
A new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) explores state preschool policies related to assistant teacher qualification requirements, strategies to meet those requirements, compensation policies, and professional development (PD) supports available to, and required for, assistant teachers.
Drafted in response to a request from Congress to explore the psychological impact of active school shooter drills on students and staff, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published its consensus study report, School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health, in 2025.
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) released a 2025 State of the Profession report, a comprehensive national study examining the current realities, challenges and strengths of school counseling programs.
A webinar hosted by the Learning Policy Institute (LPI), “Community Schools as a Locally-Driven Strategy for Student Success,” detailed the investments states are making in the model and how strategies are paying off.
A report released Feb. 25 by the curriculum and assessment company Amplify calls out the urgency of implementing data-driven instruction if local educational agencies want to improve literacy outcomes and close achievement gaps.
A webinar hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE) on Feb. 4 highlighted how some districts are working with community partners and families to create a culture of safety and belonging for immigrant students and families. “Including Immigrant Students and Families: Cultivating Community Partnership […]
