Author: Kimberly Sellery

CSBA, school and public agency leaders hold press conference to urge Legislature to reform AB 218

As California lawmakers consider reforms to Assembly Bill 218 in the final weeks of the legislative session, leaders representing school districts and public entities across the state held a virtual press briefing on Aug. 20 to discuss reforms that would preserve survivors’ ability to seek justice while establishing reasonable safeguards against unlimited publicly-funded liability. The event featured representatives from school districts, CSBA, the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities, the Association of California School Administrators, the California Association of School Business Officials and the Rural County Representatives of California.

The Education Coalition presses Legislature to reject Prop 98 withholding at press conference

In a demonstration of unity, California’s leading education organizations representing administrators, classified employees, county superintendents, parents, school board members, school business officials and teachers convened on the West Steps of the State Capitol on May 21 to urge the Legislature to reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to withhold $3.9 billion owed to public schools.

Small Schools, Big Ideas: The Gustine Traveling Library and READ program

Small school districts face unique challenges like limited resources and staff but still must deliver on large expectations. They also hold a powerful advantage: deep community connections and the ability to make a big impact fast. CSBA is recognizing the work of these small but […]

CSBA convenes statewide education leaders at press event to demand Prop 98 be protected

Local educators, school board members and students gathered at Washington Unified School District’s River City High School on May 5 and urged state leaders to reject efforts to shortchange education funding by $5.6 billion in the 2026–27 State Budget. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal would withhold over $900 per student from California’s public schools, forcing difficult cuts in classrooms and communities across the state, creating hardships for students and placing obstacles in the path of academic progress.

Clovis Unified celebrates student success through cultural connections

In December 2025, more than 600 Clovis Unified School District high school and middle school students attended the district’s 13th annual Asian American Student Success Conference. The conference, held at Clovis East High, celebrates a different region each year and 2025 spotlighted the Cambodian culture […]

New teacher credentials issued climbs for second year

Each year, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is required to submit a report providing data about the supply of new teachers available in the state to the governor and Legislature. Determining teacher supply is essential for policymakers as they analyze how current statutes and […]

Commission on Teacher Credentialing works on processes to streamline credential obtainment

The April 16-17 meeting of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) continued work on long-term projects to support teacher candidates in both qualifying for an educator preparation program and exiting one with a credential. Staff also returned with the results of a field survey […]

Lessons in community school implementation from West Kern County

A February report from the Learning Policy Institute studies the community school initiative in West Kern County to measure its impact on rural communities. While rural schools have advantages like close-knit communities, students and families also face challenges related to academic achievement, socioeconomic difficulties, administrative […]