Research suggests that youth who experience bullying and/or cyberbullying may be more at risk for suicidal thoughts. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Angela Asch, CSBA principal research manager and author of the Safe Schools Toolkit section on bullying and cyberbullying, is sharing relevant insights and resources for local educational agencies in this Q&A.
The loss of pandemic-era waivers led to a nationwide drop in children participating in the Summer Nutrition Programs, according to a report released Aug. 6 by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). Nearly 171,000 fewer children benefited from meals served through the Summer Nutrition […]
Schools lag in preparing teachers and students for the impact of the unprecedented technological shift that’s been ushered in by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE). In April 2024, CRPE convened more than 60 state […]
Ending at midnight on Aug. 31, the state Legislature adjourned the 2023–24 session. Although it adjourned, the Legislature’s final day will formally be Nov. 30, when the current two-year session formally ends. Although the Legislature’s regular business is done, it its policy work will continue. […]
With Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds that have been essential to local educational agencies’ efforts to support students’ mental health and academic needs running dry, a report by EdTrust calls on state leaders to take stock of what worked and prioritize using […]
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing had a meeting Aug. 29-30, with the second day spent in closed session to discuss a pending legal case. Much of the Aug. 29 agenda focused on progress related to pilot testing and other items associated with the upcoming […]
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention summarizes results from the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey and compares it to data from the last decade on topics including mental health, substance use, sexual behavior and experiences with violence, as well as new and emerging issues like social media use and housing instability.
Recent changes to the state’s Education Code and legislative updates related to school safety were detailed during an Aug. 8 webinar hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE).
Californians Together released a toolkit on Aug. 7 to support coherent and aligned implementation of the California English Learner Roadmap for preschool and transitional kindergarten students. The California Master Plan for Early Learning and Care and the principles of the English Learner Roadmap work together […]
The California Department of Education’s Office of School Based Health Programs hosted a webinar on Aug. 13 focused on providing information to local educational agencies on California Education Code requirements for return to school and resources to support the physical, mental and social well-being of […]
