Until recently, the unique needs of California’s K-12 students in foster care were often overlooked. Recent research sponsored by the Stuart Foundation has shed new light on the challenges these students face. Board members are encouraged to view the CSBA Fact Sheet and short videos, and […]
Category: Conditions of Children
Conditions of Children
What Parents Must Know About Type 1 Diabetes
by Debbie George So many times I hear my teenagers complain about aches and pains much like we all do at times. Most of the time I attribute it to growing pains or whatever bug seems to be going around at the time and don’t […]
CSBA President Susan Henry Issues Statement Regarding Cuts to Federal Education Budget that Threaten Teacher Training and Class-Size Reduction Programs
Educators apprehensive about budget which piles new mid-year cuts on top of reductions already proposed for fiscal 2018 “The California School Boards Association is deeply concerned about the Trump Administration’s plan to slash federal education spending. The $9.2 billion in cuts for the upcoming fiscal year […]
California Arts Education Data Project Provides Road Map for Districts
by Patricia Wayne All students in California deserve to have access to high quality arts education that will provide them with important skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive workforce. But up until now, we lacked the tools to show us where (and how) […]
Dollars for Scholars: Scholarshare Grants Available for CA Schools
State Treasurer John Chiang and ScholarShare recognize that students, parents, teachers and administrators are spending more time on endless fundraising events to pay for equipment and programs that are essential to providing kids with well-rounded educations. That is why ScholarShare is launching a new grant program […]
A Conversation With CSBA President Susan Henry on education leadership & challenges in 2017
California Schools magazine talks with CSBA President Susan Henry about her background and what led her to become engaged with public education. A registered nurse and an artist that went back to college at age 50, her life has centered on education, her family and […]
Edward James Olmos discusses a life of advocacy
Born in East Los Angeles, Edward James Olmos has enjoyed a distinguished career as an artist and as an activist. Olmos initially gained notice as a rock musician in Los Angeles. He then transitioned to a career on the stage and on screen. He earned […]
Californians believe schools need more funding — will they vote that way?
by Vernon M. Billy This November’s election will be unlike any we’ve seen in recent memory. Our Presidential election cycle has been, shall we say, “unique.” While California’s upcoming election isn’t nearly as interesting, we do have a whopping 17 statewide ballot measures that voters […]
A Conversation with CSBA President Chris Ungar on the Charter School Task Force
By Gayle Romasanta Staff writer for CSBA Why did you think it was important to create the Charter Schools Task Force? Chris Ungar: Several years ago the CSBA Delegate Assembly Region 1 Director Bob Berkowitz and had a conversation about charter schools. He owned radio […]
Food for Thought: September is National Food Safety Month
by Mary Ellen Taylor Packing lunches? Preparing snacks for when kids get home? Here are some things to be aware of during September – National Food Safety Month.. Hepatitis A in frozen strawberries, pathogenic E. coli in flour and Listeria in frozen vegetables, – even […]