A report released by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, found people are rising to the superintendency role at earlier ages compared to previous years. Among almost 2,100 superintendents in 49 states, just 10 percent were aged 60 or older during the 2024–25 school year, down […]
Chronic absenteeism in the United States remains about 75 percent higher, on average, than pre-pandemic levels, negatively impacting everything from student achievement to funding for classrooms. “There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for school districts, and every leadership team needs to engage their students, staff, parents, and […]
The Oct. 23-24 meeting of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved work plans to move forward for clarifying options for candidates to meet the subject matter requirements for teaching credentials, updating commission-approved exams and restructuring the Administrative Services Credential Program. Commissioners also received […]
As housing costs continue to outpace educator salaries across the state, more local educational agencies have been looking at education workforce housing (EWH) as a strategy for retaining and recruiting staff. To meet growing interest in this solution, CSBA has invested in an EWH team […]
Members of the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) met on Sept. 17 to take action regarding the 2025 Mathematics Instructional Materials for K-8 and Personal Finance Curriculum Guide.
A RAND analysis of 2024–25 school year data from the American School District Panel and the American Youth Panel show rates of chronic absenteeism remain above pre-pandemic levels and are negatively impacting efforts to close achievement gaps exacerbated by COVID-19. “Persistent high levels of absenteeism […]
Though enrollment in K-12 private schools continued to climb for a fourth year, momentum is slowing, according to the Cato Institute’s July report Survey: Is the Private School Enrollment Boom Ending?, which highlights enrollment trends between the 2023–24 and 2024–25 academic years.
Back-to-school season is an exciting time for all in the school community as a new academic year brings opportunities and challenges for students, staff and governance teams alike. CSBA has created this Back-to-School Digest to provide essential resources and critical information school boards and superintendents […]
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits any educational institution that receives federal financial assistance — such as grants or student loans — from discriminating on the basis of sex, and the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights is responsible for […]
It’s the time of year to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of 2025! Not all graduations look the same, and some carry a powerful message of resilience and hope for the future. Such is the case for an alternative school in Butte County.
