Stories about people of color and LGBTQ topics continue to be banned in school libraries at disproportionate rates, according to the latest analysis from PEN America, a free speech advocacy organization that tracks curriculum censorship. The report, released on Feb. 27, is based on PEN […]
Early career exposure is critical to addressing student disengagement among middle and high schoolers and closing workforce gaps, according to the 2025 State of the Future U.S. Workforce Report released in February by YouScience. Data from 450,000 middle and high school students across all 50 […]
Much of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence’s (CCEE) board meeting on March 13 focused on discussions around direct technical assistance (DTA) as the state has seen an increase in eligible districts.
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released guidance in February designed to help state and district leaders evaluate and select high-quality educational technology (edtech) products based on a rigorous set of criteria. The new resource, Easing the Burden on Schools: Integrating the Five EdTech […]
On Feb. 28, the U.S. Department of Education released a “Frequently Asked Questions About Racial Preferences and Stereotypes Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act” (FAQ) document in an effort to answer questions about a dear colleague letter released on Feb. 14. The “Dear […]
Children experiencing homelessness, those in foster care, migratory students, and youth involved in the juvenile legal system face compounded challenges that disrupt their education, health and future opportunities. The UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools released a report in February, Often Overlooked but Not […]
Leaders from San Luis Coastal Unified School District presented on their safe sports and co-curriculars policy during a breakout session at CSBA’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show in Anaheim.
Through dual enrollment, California high school students earn college credits when they take and pass a college course. According to a February Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) report, legislation, significant financial investments and advocacy have helped inform and support the growth of dual enrollment […]
The California State Board of Education (SBE) took up a short but dense agenda during its March 5 meeting that saw action on items related to Student Score Reports (SSRs), the California School Dashboard Science Indicator and its potential use for accountability, and more. Board […]
New survey data from the RAND Corporation shows artificial intelligence (AI) tools are in use by teachers and principals in schools nationwide, but adoption is uneven across subjects and varies by the socioeconomic status of the student body. During the 2023–24 school year, 25 percent […]
