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,
How To Develop and Practice Empathy
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of Educational
Impact of California’s Reimposed MCO Tax on Employer-Provided Group Health Plans
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. On June 29, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 119 (Chapter
Supreme Court Decision Amplifies Importance of Existing Loan Forgiveness Program
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. When U.S. educators return to their classrooms this fall, they face
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in California
At least 11 percent of California youth identify as LGBTQ+. These youth have diverse backgrounds and identities, but one fact
Why Empathy Matters
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of Educational
The State Board of Education Updates Assessment Criteria for Charter Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. At its May 2023, meeting, the State Board of Education (SBE)
Legislature Poised to Pass Budget That Restores Governor’s Proposed Cuts to K-14 Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. June 15 is the constitutional deadline for the California Legislature to pass
Ninth Circuit Contemplates Whether Alleged Denial of FAPE Requires Exhaustion of Administrative Process
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Back in November of 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for
Department of Education Releases Proposed Title IX Rule for Transgender Athletes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 6, 2023, the United States Department of Education (Department)
Podcast: Charter School Renewals — They’re Back
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with
Educational Rights and Requests to Remove Instructional Materials
On June 1, 2023, the governor, attorney general and state Superintendent of Public Instruction released the following letter on educational
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
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning
On May 24, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) released a new report, “Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Tackling Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) Challenges with Adaptive Leadership
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of
ED Guidance on Student Privacy
On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued the following guidance document and “Know Your Rights” resource to
Podcast: Responding to Student Behavior and Student Discipline in the Special Education Context
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with
Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates
In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released these guiding principles on how to maintain safe, inclusive, supportive, and fair learning
Accelerate Fun and Learning with Summer Enrichment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. Summer! For most students, that word means play, exploration, and
2023 Updates: Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As a reminder, school districts and county offices of education should
NCAA Requires Member Schools to Collect Discipline Records from Athlete’s Prior Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, the National Collegiate