In late January, Children Now released its biannual scorecard that compiles and analyzes county-level data to deliver a current and comprehensive picture of children’s health, education and welfare in each of California’s 58 counties. The launch was accompanied by a webinar highlighting key findings. Opening […]
The importance of ACEs screenings
Seven percent of the nearly 1.7 million Medi-Cal members aged 0-20 who were screened for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) between Jan. 1, 2020, and March 31, 2024, had an ACE score of four or more, according to a recent report.
Court finds in favor of CSBA’s Education Legal Alliance in charter renewal case
In the first litigation regarding Assembly Bill 1505, a sweeping charter school reform bill, CSBA’s Education Legal Alliance (ELA) secured a victory from the Court of Appeal in ELA v. State Board of Education and Napa Foundation for Options in Education. In an opinion issued […]
New analysis finds rate of book bans has increased in recent years
Stories about people of color and LGBTQ topics continue to be banned in school libraries at disproportionate rates, according to the latest analysis from PEN America, a free speech advocacy organization that tracks curriculum censorship. The report, released on Feb. 27, is based on PEN […]
Report highlights gaps in career readiness for in-demand fields
Early career exposure is critical to addressing student disengagement among middle and high schoolers and closing workforce gaps, according to the 2025 State of the Future U.S. Workforce Report released in February by YouScience. Data from 450,000 middle and high school students across all 50 […]
CCEE talks direct technical assistance
Much of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence’s (CCEE) board meeting on March 13 focused on discussions around direct technical assistance (DTA) as the state has seen an increase in eligible districts.
New guidance seeks to aid in edtech procurement efforts
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released guidance in February designed to help state and district leaders evaluate and select high-quality educational technology (edtech) products based on a rigorous set of criteria. The new resource, Easing the Burden on Schools: Integrating the Five EdTech […]
U.S. Department of Education releases FAQs regarding stance on racial discrimination
On Feb. 28, the U.S. Department of Education released a “Frequently Asked Questions About Racial Preferences and Stereotypes Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act” (FAQ) document in an effort to answer questions about a dear colleague letter released on Feb. 14. The “Dear […]
New report sheds light on commonalities and differences among highly mobile youth
Children experiencing homelessness, those in foster care, migratory students, and youth involved in the juvenile legal system face compounded challenges that disrupt their education, health and future opportunities. The UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools released a report in February, Often Overlooked but Not […]
Safe sports policy proves successful in San Luis Coastal USD
Leaders from San Luis Coastal Unified School District presented on their safe sports and co-curriculars policy during a breakout session at CSBA’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show in Anaheim.