In the 2023–24 academic year, artificial intelligence (AI) became more prevalent in classrooms, policies banning the use of cellphones at schools gained popularity and the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning on the negative impacts of social media on youth mental health.
A new report by the National Education Association’s (NEA) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Education examines current and future roles of AI technology in preK-12 and higher education settings.
The Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) recent report, 2024 State of Edtech District Leadership, covers survey results from industry professionals on topics including education technology (edtech) priorities and challenges, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, student well-being, digital equity, staffing and more.
The start to the 2026–27 school year in Larkspur-Corte Madera School District (LCMSD) looked a bit different than prior years. The first two weeks were device free in the K-8 district, which serves about 1,200 students in the Bay Area. Each grade level received six lessons focused on digital citizenship and wellness created by Common Sense Media. Educators focused on creating a positive classroom climate and culture, setting expectations for technology use and how to work and engage with one another.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final legislative signing period came to an end on Sept. 30, 2026, before being termed out of office. In total, 1,160 legislative measures reached the Governor’s desk. All four of CSBA’s sponsored bills were signed into law.
During the 2026 CSBA Counties Conference Sept. 25-27 at the Marina del Rey Marriott, county offices of education convened to share ideas and learn about initiatives taking place throughout the state, showcasing the leaders’ commitment to lifelong learning.
Of the 13 bills signed by the Governor, CSBA tracked and was engaged with 10 that interact with the provision of education and services to children.
In an unorthodox end to the two-year 2025–26 legislative session, the Legislature extended the session past midnight on Aug. 31 and conducted business Sept. 1. The end of the legislative session typically runs for two weeks and consists of daily convenings of the Assembly and […]
While several CSBA bills pass through, crucial measures are held in the suspense file On Aug. 13, the Legislature’s respective appropriations committees dispensed with their suspense files. The suspense file allows the appropriations committees to consider bills with a fiscal impact that exceeds a certain […]
A recent report, Calculated Barriers: Examining the History Behind Math Inequities Facing Black Students, documents seminal events in the United States — including the nation’s history of policies and practices that restrict access and opportunity for Black people — that have constrained Black students’ access to quality math education.
