Students share their high school experiences, postsecondary plans

High school (53 percent), social media (31 percent) and their parents (21 percent) were the top sources rising college students whose own parents received higher education cited for learning about their future careers, according to the California Cradle-to-Career Data System’s student experience report for the 2025 academic year. For first-generation college goers, school (50 percent) and parents (38 percent) were top sources, followed by social media (27 percent).

CSBA-ACSA Coast2Coast 2026: Service, advocacy and a united voice for California students

When education leaders take the time to show up, share their stories and speak with clarity and purpose, they help shape policies that directly affect students’ lives. This truth was on full display when school board members and superintendents from across California gathered in Washington, D.C. from April 12-15 for the 2026 CSBA-ACSA Coast2Coast Federal Advocacy Trip.

Earth Day: National SD’s ongoing commitment to sustainability

This Earth Day, recognized annually on April 22, San Diego County’s National School District will be one of six local districts participating in an event at the Fleet Science Center where roughly 200 sixth graders will learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and explore sustainability-focused exhibits.  

Commission on Teacher Credentialing works on processes to streamline credential obtainment

The April 16-17 meeting of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) continued work on long-term projects to support teacher candidates in both qualifying for an educator preparation program and exiting one with a credential. Staff also returned with the results of a field survey […]

GAO report explores challenges and tips for exiting comprehensive support

The federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on March 12 examining the national landscape of school improvement and strategies that helped schools exit comprehensive support and improvement (CSI) and the challenges they faced. Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, states are required to measure the performance of their public schools. They must also identify three categories of low-performing schools for support and improvement, including those that need CSI — representing the lowest-performing schools in the nation.