Cell Phone Policies in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. In September, ThoughtExchange talked to 31 K-12 educational leaders at the LeadHERship […]
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. In September, ThoughtExchange talked to 31 K-12 educational leaders at the LeadHERship […]
With immigration policy discussions ongoing, school leaders must stay informed and prepared for potential changes that could impact students, families,
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Brenna Pirozok, senior manager of inclusion and
F3 Law prepared this list of frequently asked questions in response to recent federal policy changes to immigration enforcement in
F3 Law and ACSA have compiled this reference sheet offering tips, resources and legal processes around immigration enforcement in schools.
This playbook was developed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley and California State University, Chico, following
The U.S. Department of Education has called on every state, school district, and school to adopt policies to guide use
The survey, “The Costs of Conflict, The Fiscal Impact of Culturally Divisive Conflicts on Public Schools in the United States,”
This guide, produced by the Office of the California Attorney General, is intended to help school officials form practical plans
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Brenna Pirozok, senior manager of Inclusion and
The following resources provided by the state of California are available to help school leaders and families affected by immigration
The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the
This document contains information from the legal team at Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost on frequently asked questions related to undocumented
This U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory released in August 2024 highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of
The California Department of Education (CDE) is announcing updated School Outdoor Air Quality Activity Recommendations(PDF), intended to provide California’s local educational
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. Creating a safe learning environment is one of the most critical responsibilities
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Effective School Solutions. In an ideal world, all school classrooms would run smoothly,
Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten continues to be a pressing challenge across California. Chronic absenteeism rates (missing 10 percent or more
By Oscar Macias In recent weeks, school communities throughout the country have been shaken by a disturbing trend: a rash
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. By Julie Lyon With the back to school season underway,
Founded in April 2019, the NASSP Principal Recovery Network (PRN) is a national network of current and former school leaders
By Oscar Macias The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education system, fundamentally altering student behavior, and
In an Aug. 13 letter to school leaders, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone
Crafting a cellphone policy isn’t one-size-fits-all. School leaders should consider these questions to help create a cellphone policy that fits
This report from Challenge Success reviews quantitative and qualitative data from 2010-2023 examining high school students’ emotional & physical health,
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Effective School Solutions. In this episode of the MINDBEAT podcast, Colleen Patterson and
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. Building community trust is essential as school districts navigate polarization, legislation, and
On May 21, 2024, the California Department of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted the School
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. “Our young people are struggling. We are in a youth mental health
By Sarah Delawder Welcome to the age of Millennials, where avocado toast and Instagram filters reign supreme. But beyond the
by Oscar Macias, director of Education of Equity, Access, and Family Engagement for the Glendale Unified School District. In the
Human Rights Campaign’s new educators’ toolkit is designed to help all educators be supportive, inclusive and affirming of their LGBTQ+
This Back to School resource was co-produced by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in partnership with many of the nation’s
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Evolv. This case study describes how Hemet Unified School District created a safer
Whether it is a physical altercation, truancy issue, drug issue, or rumor problem, these situations will enter the office with
As you prepare to welcome back students, GLSEN encourages educators to tap into GLSEN resources to make classrooms and schools
At least 11 percent of California youth identify as LGBTQ+. These youth have diverse backgrounds and identities, but one fact
In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released these guiding principles on how to maintain safe, inclusive, supportive, and fair learning
This resource from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center contains a step-by-step guide to incorporating
If your school has lost someone to suicide, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools offers best practices and practical
These guidelines from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement are designed to help school administrators, teachers, and crisis
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Evolv. This case study describes how Spartanburg County School District 6 in Spartanburg,
California educators, students, parents and community members must stand up for educational approaches that can strengthen our diverse democracy. A
The following was written by Rosa Guerra, Ed.D., director of MTSS & Interventions in Garvey School District. It originally appeared
California County Superintendents’ Technology Services Committee has shared resources designed to help K-12 education technology departments create and implement a
Dr. Amy Alzina, Superintendent/Principal of Cold Spring School District, shares tips for supporting students and staff during emergencies and natural
Dr. Amy Alzina, Superintendent/Principal of Cold Spring School District, and Chief Business Officer/Legal Counsel Yuri Calderon, have compiled a presentation
Clovis Unified School District created the following parent bulletin about the dangers of fentanyl. The bulletin was e-mailed to all
California Department of Public Health and Safe Schools for All hosted the Fentanyl Crisis Among CA Youth Webinar on Sept.
The California Department of Public Health has issued a statewide standing order to help reduce morbidity and mortality associated with