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CSBA Daily News Roundup: November 12, 2026
Articles are meant to inform members of significant reporting and commentary on public schools and do not necessarily reflect the views of CSBA.
Current results of the 2026 General Election follow national trend
Votes continue to be counted in the 2026 General Election, however, in many races the results are clear enough to determine the outcome. Although some races remain too close to call, it is clear that California will see a marked increase in the number of […]
CSBA Daily News Roundup: November 10, 2026
Articles are meant to inform members of significant reporting and commentary on public schools and do not necessarily reflect the views of CSBA.
CSBA Daily News Roundup: November 9, 2026
Articles are meant to inform members of significant reporting and commentary on public schools and do not necessarily reflect the views of CSBA.
2026 CAASPP and Dashboard release show little student progress
On Oct. 15, the California Department of Education released updates for the California School Dashboard and the results of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). The Dashboard and CAASPP results paint a picture similar to the past several years: incremental progress and vast disparities between student groups.
Statement from CSBA CEO & Executive Director Vernon M. Billy calls for reciprocal accountability after release of California’s 2026 student assessment results
“California’s students, educators and school leaders deserve recognition for the gains reflected in this year’s test scores, particularly the progress demonstrated by students who have historically been underserved by our education system. But we cannot confuse modest improvement with meaningful, sustained and impactful progress.”
Gavin Newsom signs his last bill as California’s Governor
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final legislative signing period came to an end on Sept. 30, 2026, before being termed out of office. In total, 1,160 legislative measures reached the Governor’s desk. All four of CSBA’s sponsored bills were signed into law.
Governor signs final two CSBA-sponsored bills, completing enactment of all four measures sent to his desk
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 27 signed the final two CSBA-sponsored bills awaiting action on his desk, approving legislation that will give schools greater flexibility to maintain classroom continuity during teacher shortages and reduce duplicative administrative reporting requirements. With the signing of Assembly Bill 2490 (Valencia) and AB 2496 (Solache), all four CSBA-sponsored measures that reached the Governor in 2026 have now been signed into law.
CSBA files lawsuit challenging state’s withholding of $3.9B in Proposition 98 school funding
CSBA extended its historical leadership position in education funding advocacy by filing a lawsuit on Sept. 22 against the State of California challenging the withholding of $3.9 billion in Proposition 98 education funding under the 2026–27 State Budget.