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
New Excused Absence for Student Participation in Political or Civic Event and Other School Calendar Updates
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. There have been several recent updates regarding authorized student absences and
Ninth Circuit Clarifies How to Analyze Academic Benefit for “Least Restrictive Environment” Purposes Under the IDEA
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held
Preparing for Floods at K-12 Schools and School Districts
This resource from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center contains a step-by-step guide to incorporating
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
If your school has lost someone to suicide, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools offers best practices and practical
Guidelines for Schools Responding to a Death by Suicide
These guidelines from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement are designed to help school administrators, teachers, and crisis
Template Letter in Response to Nashville Tragedy
This letter contains templates for communications to parents and staff about the Nashville tragedy on March 27, 2023. Download the
District Enhances School Safety With Free-flow Weapons Detection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Evolv. This case study describes how Spartanburg County School District 6 in Spartanburg,
Educating for a Diverse Democracy in California
California educators, students, parents and community members must stand up for educational approaches that can strengthen our diverse democracy. A
Ninth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Social Media Posts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Chen v. Albany Unified School District (9th Cir. 2022) 56 F.4th 708,
The End of the COVID-19 State of Emergency Impacts Remote Board Meetings under AB 361
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Effective March 1, 2023, local agencies will no longer have the
Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has released the “Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color:
We Tried That, Now What? Increasing Parent Engagement in Our Schools
The following was written by Rosa Guerra, Ed.D., director of MTSS & Interventions in Garvey School District. It originally appeared
Important Changes Regarding Liability to CalSTRS for Benefit Overpayment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1667, overhauling key parts
How to Identify and Address Racism in Your School and District
The following was written by Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean, founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit professional learning organization. As administrators, school
Perspectives: More than ABCs: Strategies for Supporting the Whole Learner
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. There is a persistent disconnect between the holistic set of skills and
The California Public Records Act Has All New Statutory Citations Starting January 1, 2023
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Local government agencies regularly issue correspondence regarding the California Public Records
Checks & Balance: How Financial Stress and Heavier Workloads are Accelerating the Teacher Shortage
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. More than 60% of public K-12 educators say they are considering
Black History With Mr. Dodson
Sundale Union Elementary School District teacher Brandon Dodson has developed a series of YouTube videos as a resource for Black
The Power of Courageous Leadership
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of Educational
New Legislation Provides Assistance to High Mobility High School Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 30, 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 532 was enacted with
Social-Emotional Learning: Creating Future Ready Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of
A Funding Guide to More Diverse Schools in California
This funding guide from the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools was created as a public resource for educators
Reflections on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District After Half a School Year
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Supreme Court’s June 2022 Opinion in Kennedy v. Bremerton