The State of K-12 Finance (2026)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. For the past four years, the EdWeek Research Center has conducted an
First Amendment Does Not Protect Speech Occurring During Official Duties and Aimed at Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently
ETS Data Breach LEA Communication Samples
On September 25, Educational Testing Service (ETS), California’s statewide assessment contractor, discovered that personal information about California students had been
Why Multilingual Outreach Isn’t Just Translation — It’s Trust
A translated flyer and a trusted message are not the same thing. Here’s what the data says about reaching LA’s
How SHARE Is Transforming Student Reunification
By Shadlie Kensrue, MSN, RN, CSN, PHN and Christopher Riccardi, CHSP, CHEP “Within minutes of a school shooting, the first
Healing Ourselves and Our Systems
The following article was written by Dr. Tracie Noriega, ACSA senior director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, & Professional Learning.
Public Service and Political Activity: Understanding the Boundaries (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Public employees and officials have the right to participate in political
Habits of Emotional Intelligence That Can Help School and District Leaders Excel
The following article was written by Dr. Oscar Macias. During the first few weeks of a school year, a leader’s
Stay Rooted in Your ‘Why.’ Be Intentional About Your ‘How.’
By Anthony Robinson In education, we spend a lot of time talking about our “why.” Why did you become an
October is LGBTQ+ History Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
SB 848: New Screening, Reporting, and Training Requirements for Educational Agencies (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. California’s SB 848 introduces significant new requirements for educational agencies related
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Schools
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Transformative Leadership Begins with Self-Reflection
The following article was written by Dr. Tracie Noriega, ACSA senior director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, & Professional Learning.
New Paid Pregnancy Disability Leave for Public School and Community College District Employees
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Starting January 1, 2027, employees of school districts, county offices of
Building Students’ Skills by Letting Them Lead
The following article was written by Martin Silverman. Educators are natural helpers. We step in, solve problems, organize materials, settle
Changes to California Independent Study Documentation and Staffing Requirements Effective Immediately
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The 2026 Education Omnibus Budget Trailer Bill, also known as Assembly
Teaching the Adults First: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Transitional Kindergarten
The following article was written by Jean-Mari Dagarin, director of Early Learning at Coachella Valley Unified School District. As an
Supporting Families Before and After the Bell
How the Murrieta Valley Unified School District is meeting the needs of today’s parents with full-day preschool programs, extended child
California P&C Legislative Summary: 2026 Mid-Session
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. California public entities, particularly school districts, community college districts, and other educational institutions,
Supreme Court Weighs on States Limiting Transgender Participation in Girls’ School Sports (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode of the Let’s Talk podcast, host Sloan Simmons is
Adopting a Strategy of Joy in the New Year
By Dr. Cherina Betters By now, school leaders have spent countless hours planning for the new academic school year. The
Court Rules CPRA’s ‘Promptly Available’ Standard is Flexible, Not Fixed
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Voice of San Diego v. San Diego Unified School District (2026)
Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Who has the authority to make educational decisions for a student? In
Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities Reminders for 2026
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools (LEAs) must annually
AI, Agency, and System Change: From Policing Tools to Teaching Judgment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Learning Genie and was written by David Ross. Spend enough time in education, and
10 Reasons Recess Is So Important
By Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, founder of Peaceful Playgrounds. Recess is not extra time. It is an essential time. Research shows
Measuring What Matters: Assessment in an Age of Agency and AI
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Learning Genie and was written by David Ross. For decades, the architecture of school
From Restless to Ready: Movement as a Catalyst for Secondary Student Success
By Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh, Dr. Christy Bryce, and Bryan Wimmer While working with a high-needs middle school, I observed an
Ninth Circuit Clarifies IEP Request Formalities Do Not Limit FAPE Rights
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In L.B. v. San Diego Unified School District (9th Cir. 2026) 168 F.4th 1150,
LGBTQ+ History Month & Pride Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Beyond the Tiers: Reclaiming the Promise of MTSS
By Dr. Joan Schumann How well do we really understand MTSS—and more importantly, how well are we implementing? Across California,
Jewish American Heritage Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
From Compliance to Commitment: Leading Systems Change for Multilingual Learners
By Dr. Ashley Benjamin With California educating the largest population of English Learners in the nation, and academic achievement data
AB 560 Requires Equal Distribution of Initial Special Education Assessments
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill 560 (AB 560), which took effect January 1, 2026, requires
Arab American Heritage Month — Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
An Overlooked Early Warning Signal: Chronic Absence and District Mobility in Grades K-3 in California
“An Overlooked Early Warning Sign: Chronic Absence and District Mobility in Grades K-3 in California” is a new research brief
The Persistence of Chronic Absence Between Kindergarten and 1st Grade in California
“The Persistence of Chronic Absence Between Kindergarten and 1st Grade in California: Insights to Break the Cycle of Absenteeism” is
Climate-Resilient Schools: Leading for Health, Equity, and Sustainability
By Dr. Mary Ann Dewan and Dr. Dilafruz R. Williams Climate change is a lived reality for California’s schools. Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, flooding,
California Department of Education Issues Updated Guidance on Gender Identity and Student Records
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On February 11, 2026, the California Department of Education (CDE) issued a letter
Bright Spots & Solutions for Sustainable and Resilient California Schools
Statewide Initiatives that are Catalyzing Change, and Local Action from Counties and Districts The following article was written by Andra
Supreme Court Reinstitutes Permanent Injunction Enforcing Parental Rights to Not be Excluded from Knowledge or Involvement in Student Gender Identity Issues at School
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As reported in 2025 Client News Brief Number 61, this past December,
Creating Sustainable, Equitable, and Healthy Learning Environments
How Environmental Charter Schools Cultivates Change, from the Ground Up By Jen Fenton and Alison Suffet Diaz In the heart
Teamwork Makes the ‘Green’ Work
By Elisabeth Hanrieder, assistant principal, Oxnard High School When we talk about “school climate,” we usually mean school culture and
IEP Meeting Checklists
The High Quality IEPs Project has curated the following checklists to support administrative designees, general education teachers, SPED providers, parents
Immigrants & Immigration Resource Guide
This guide contains resources for educators teaching about the immigrant experience and for educators seeking to better support immigrant students
When is Sick Too Sick for School Handout
This handout from Attendance Works was developed in collaboration with the National Association of School Nurses and Kaiser Permanente based
School Administrator’s Free Speech Retaliation Claim Fails
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In its recent decision in Thompson v. Central Valley School District No.
How To Money (School District Edition)
Five steps to navigating school finances By Renee Hill “A wise man should have money in his head, but not
Women’s History Month — Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate