In 2023–24, the most recent year considered, California students had an average of 10.7 days of lost instruction per 100 students enrolled due to out-of-school suspensions. For those in the foster care system, it was 76.7 days lost per 100 enrolled, for students experiencing homelessness it was 29.1 days lost and for students with disabilities, it was 23.4 days lost.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local educational agencies to ensure accessibility across all digital platforms, but few are on track to meeting that goal, according to recent findings from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).
School districts and county offices of education must revise their policies to align with EC 234.7, as well as the Attorney General’s revised model policies language and upload them to a California Department of Education online portal by March 1, 2026.
While the establishment of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in 2013 has led to improved academic achievement in high-need districts, continued disparities in student outcomes and other challenges with the formula have persisted. As a result, discussions about modifying various aspects of the LCFF have increased, according to a recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California that examines potential alternatives.
As 2026 begins, a new fact sheet published by the Public Policy Institute of California on California’s K-12 student population provides insights that can help inform local educational agencies on statewide trends.
Timely, personalized communication alongside support with financial aid and complex enrollment tasks, trusted relationships and summer advising can meaningfully increase college enrollment and persistence, particularly for low-income and first-generation students, according to a new report.
In the last legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved two bills that impact training for CSBA members. This blog post summarizes the bills and details how current CSBA training offerings meet new requirements.
Thousands of education leaders joined CSBA in Sacramento Dec. 3-5 for the 2025 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show (AEC), confirming their commitment to professional development and passion for championing students’ academic and social-emotional well-being.
Young adults are staying in school longer and achieving higher levels of education, according to The Economic Milestones of Young Californians, a recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).
The California State Board of Education kicked off 2026 with a Jan. 14 meeting that included a review of the 2025 California School Dashboard and 2024–25 Data Release, approval of the 2026 Accountability Workplan and a study session on the College/Career Indicator.
