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 […]
Curriculum & Instruction
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Immigrants & Immigration Resource Guide
This guide contains resources for educators teaching about the immigrant experience and for educators seeking to better support immigrant students
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
Sustainable SEL: How Counselors Built a Scalable, Impactful and Lasting Framework
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Schoolbeat. This case study highlights the powerful impact of a school counselor-led implementation of
Black 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
Analyzing California Student Media Festival Winning Videos
By Dr. Lesley Farmer, secretary on the board of directors for the California Student Media Festival. Today’s K-12 students live
Tools for Crisis-Resilient Schools from Dr. Victor Rios
Dr. Victor Rios shared the following tools to help educators build asset-based, crisis-resilient schools during his keynote address at ACSA’s
November is Native 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
Why Representation MattersÂ
A defense of keeping diverse literature and materials in our classrooms By Michael Tapia Imagine growing up during a time
The Educator as Facilitator: My Transformative Year Teaching Intersections of Identity
By Irie Rose De Lilly Last year, armed with only a textbook and a hastily assembled syllabus, I enthusiastically accepted
Why administrators should become early learning leaders
The following article was written by Dr. Kelly Fountain, director of Early Learning at Lancaster School District. Several years ago,
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
Joyful Foundational Literacy Skills: PreK–1st Grade
This guide published by WestEd explores how to help young children become confident, independent readers and writers by developing strong
A Practical Protocol for Working Collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community
By Dr. Gina Arias Over the past decade, like many other educators, I have been provided with multiple professional development
Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Affirms Parental Opt-Out Rights in Curriculum Dispute
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The Supreme Court has held that the parents of elementary school
Partnering with Out-of-School Providers to Support the Whole Child
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. In today’s education landscape, schools are expanding their focus beyond
District Court Mandates Parental Option to Opt Out of Gender Identity Activities in Buddy Program
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a decision signed on May 12, 2025, the United States
Toolkit: Support Strong Early Literacy Outcomes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. As California intensifies its focus on early literacy, backed by the California
California Educators: Unlock the Power of High-Impact Tutoring
How can your local education agency implement High-Impact Tutoring to address learning gaps and accelerate student achievement? Learn how during
President Trump Signs Executive Order: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for Youth
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
The Expanded Learning Opportunity (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Elevo. In the first episode of Elevo’s new flagship podcast, Elevating Student Well-Being,
Leading the CTE Charge Through Lessons Learned: High School Administrators and the Future of Career Readiness
The following article was written by Freddy Castro, Ed.D., assistant principal at Cordova High School in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School
College and Career for All: How One District Is Preparing Students to Enter the Workplace
The following article was written by Dr. Heather S. Fontanilla, director of College & Career Readiness at Mt. Diablo Unified
Creating Sustainable Pathways to Success for Opportunity Youth
By Rudy Cuevas, Frank Alvarez, Cathy Brandt, Tizoc Brenes, Sonia Hernandez, Celine Massuger and Helen Whitcher Opportunity youth, defined as
Merging High School Education with Adulthood
The following article was written by Ralph Baker, Ph.D. “Real life is the final test” — Robert Greenleaf, 1977 The
Summer Planning and Success Toolkit
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. Summer is a critical window to close gaps, boost engagement, and prepare
The New Reading Wars: Nurturing Independent Reading Habits in Children
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Dr. Bonnie A. Hain, SVP of Impact
Garden Grove Puts 9th-grade Students On-track for Success
The following article was written by Gabriela Mafi, Garden Grove USD Superintendent; Juli Coleman, CORE Districts, Chief of Improvement; and
Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for Sustainable Residency Programs
The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center (SRTAC) has released a new publication, Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for
Earning By Learning Toolkit
“Earning by Learning: A Toolkit for Developing, Launching and Sustaining Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in PK12 Teaching in California” equips
Holocaust and Genocide Education in California
On Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education released the following report
More Time Supporting Students: Leveraging MTSS in Out-of-School Time
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Kate Vincent, M.A., M.Ed., LCSW. We’re
California Seeks to Ease Homework Related Stress
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)
Respecting and Affirming Indigenous Peoples in Education
Whether lessons addressing Native American heritage are focused in November or throughout the year, it is important that educators provide
The Science of Reading for Fun: Inspiring the Next Generation of Readers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Bonnie A. Hain. “The shares of
Recognizing and Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in Our Schools
By Michael Tapia Recognized annually in the U.S., Canada, and Australia in the month of October, LGBTQ+ History Month provides
Gearing Up Students for the Long School Day Ahead: Tips for a Smooth Transition
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. By Julie Lyon With the back to school season underway,
Fact Sheet for AB 2927 (Personal Finance Course)
This fact sheet provides information on AB 2927, a bill that mandates the inclusion of a separate, stand-alone one-semester course
Achieving Literacy Success Through Strong Family Partnerships
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Just Right Reader. Literacy development goes beyond the classroom, making at-home reading practices
5 Durable Skills That Every Child Needs to Cultivate Before Middle School
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Bonnie Hain. As children approach middle