A Student-Centered Approach to Education (White Paper)
This policy white paper from Scaling Student Success makes a number of policy recommendations to create student-centered, equitable, and competency-based
Vista USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
In 2021, Vista Unified School District conducted a year-long, community-wide process that resulted in the creation of a “Framework for
Davis Joint USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
The superintendent, school board, and other leaders at Davis Joint Unified School District see the recent creation of its Graduate
Cajon Valley USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
Cajon Valley Unified School District began its journey of profound change in 2013 focused on its vision: “Happy Kids, Healthy
Recovery of Wage Overpayments by School Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. There have been two big changes in the last two legislative
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 1: AI Primer
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Dive into the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the
Anaheim Union HSD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
Anaheim Union High School District has been working on making its Graduate Profile a reality for almost 10 years, developing
Proposition 28 Funding Can Support K-12 Computer Science in California Schools
On November 8, 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability
New Bill Addresses Independent Contractor Conflicts of Interest and Provides Safe Harbor
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill (AB) 334, which became effective on January 1, 2024,
Gaps in California’s School Nutrition Services Staffing
California has invested heavily in the school food system in support of healthy and successful students, a resilient and climate-smart
21CSLA Digitally Mediated Learning Vignettes
Equity Inquiry: How can TK-12 education leaders leverage digital tools and strategies to deepen learning and expand access and equity?
Podcast: Winter 2023-2024 Student Issues Legislative Update
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, Lozano Smith Podcast host Sloan Simmons discusses with
Did they really say that about me? And is it defamation?
Every Year, the ACSA Member Assistance & Legal Support Team (MALST) responds to questions and concerns from over 800 ACSA
Bringing a Graduate Profile to Life: A Blueprint
Lacking a statewide definition of student success, an increasing number of California school districts are taking it upon themselves to
AB 764: California Changes the Process for LEAs Undergoing By-Trustee Area Districting and Redistricting
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In 2019, the California Legislature adopted the FAIR MAPS Act, which
California Court of Appeal Clarifies “Uniformity” Requirement for School Parcel Taxes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The California Court of Appeal recently upheld a parcel tax structure
Four Bills Affecting Student Attendance Requirements
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In October 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed four new bills into
SEL Simplified for Streamlined Success
By Ashley MacGavin Why SEL? At this point most of us (if not all) have heard of the many great
Putting SEL to Work
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Wayfinder. Co-authored by Wayfinder and Roadtrip Nation, the Putting SEL To Work white
K-12 School District Bid Thresholds Raised for 2024
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. According to the California Department of Education Office of Financial Accountability
California Legislature Passes ‘Melanie’s Law’ to Prevent Student Fentanyl Overdoses
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic,the California Legislature recently
SB 553 Requires Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and Trainings
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. SB 553 was signed into law during the 2023 legislative session. This
Student Privacy Versus Parental Involvement: Recent Developments Regarding Gender Identity & Expression in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Several California school districts are facing legal challenges brought by parents
An Opportune Moment: We Can Solve the Mental Health Crisis in Young People
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Wayfinder. We are at a critical moment in the state of education and
Innovation in Strategies and Practices to Promote Social and Emotional Skills
This issue brief, created by The Pennsylvania State University, is one of a series of briefs that addresses the future
New Law Effectively Ends “Willful Defiance” School Suspensions for All Grades
On October 8, 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 274, also known as the “Keep Kids
Facing a Crisis Head On: Solutions to Recruiting and Retaining Teachers
By Jeff Pelzel, Education Strategy Director with PowerSchool California educators have faced a significant challenge on the journey to academic
2023 State of Computer Science Education
The 2023 State of Computer Science Education, now in its seventh year, provides an update on national and state-level computer
“I See You, I Hear You, I Appreciate You, and I Support You”: Nurturing the Pillars of Public Education Amidst Political Divide
by Oscar Macias, director of Education of Equity, Access, and Family Engagement for the Glendale Unified School District. In the
How to Encourage Accurate and Responsible Instruction During National Native American Heritage Month
By Michael Tapia In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as National American Indian
Health Handouts for Families
Health-related absences are one of the top reasons students miss so many days of school they are at risk of
Welcoming Schools Back-to-School Kit for the 2023-24
Human Rights Campaign’s new educators’ toolkit is designed to help all educators be supportive, inclusive and affirming of their LGBTQ+
Critical Practices for Social Justice Education
Critical Practices for Social Justice Education is a resource to support K-12 educators in growing their understanding of social justice
HRC’s Project Thrive 2023 Back to School Checklist
This Back to School resource was co-produced by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in partnership with many of the nation’s
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies the Standard for ‘True Threats’
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Counterman v. Colorado (June 27, 2023, No. 22-138) 600 U.S. __, the
Hemet USD Becomes a Trailblazer for School Security
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Evolv. This case study describes how Hemet Unified School District created a safer
What Successful Educational Women Leaders Do
By Stephanie Pierce, Ed.D. With the effect of the pandemic, many women leaders are feeling overwhelmed, overextended, and exhausted with
Discipline Procedures and the Assistant Principal’s Office
Whether it is a physical altercation, truancy issue, drug issue, or rumor problem, these situations will enter the office with
New Federal Laws Protect Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. Effective June 27, 2023, the PWFA amended Title VII of the Civil
Approval of Nation’s First Religious Based Charter School Opens Door to Contentious Constitutional Question
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On June 5, 2023, an Oklahoma charter school authorizer approved the
U.S. DOE Releases Updated Federal Guidance Regarding Religious Expression in Public Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE)
2023 Back to School Educator Guide
As you prepare to welcome back students, GLSEN encourages educators to tap into GLSEN resources to make classrooms and schools
2023 GLSEN Back to School Student Guide
The GLSEN Back to School Student Guide provides support, tips, and resources to help LGBTQ+ students and allies prepare for
Why is Equity a Bad Word in Public Education?
by Oscar Macias, director of Education of Equity, Access, and Family Engagement for the Glendale Unified School District According to
SB 114: New Laws Impacting Charter Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Education Omnibus
Unaccompanied Children: Resources for Newcomer Youth in California
This slide deck from Community Justice Alliance and Bethany Christian Services presents information and resources on unaccompanied children in California.
Advancing Equity and Engagement with Hands-on STEM
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose LEGO Education. Two California school districts — Redlands and Riverside USD — looking
Legislature Launches Pilot Program Allowing CMAS Contracts for Installation of Certain Materials SB 1422
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Senate Bill (SB) 1422, signed by the Governor in September 2022,
CPSELs Through the Lens of Critical Race Theory
The California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs) were rewritten in 2014 replacing the original ones from 2004. Much has
The Levine Act’s Reach is Broadened by Recent Amendments
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The Levine Act has applied to some California public agencies for decades,