Planning Together: A Playbook for Student Personal Device Policies

The U.S. Department of Education has called on every state, school district, and school to adopt policies to guide use … Read More

Combating Social Media Threat Hoaxes: A Unified Approach

By Oscar Macias In recent weeks, school communities throughout the country have been shaken by a disturbing trend: a rash … Read More

School Districts Will Soon be Required to Adopt Policies Restricting Student Cell Phone Use

This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith.  On August 28, 2024, the Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 3216, … Read More

Navigating Post-Pandemic Student Behavior: Strategies for Teachers and School Administrators 

By Oscar Macias The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education system, fundamentally altering student behavior, and … Read More

ACSA Response to Newsom Smartphone Policy Letter

In an Aug. 13 letter to school leaders, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone … Read More

Key Questions to Inform Your Cellphone Policy

Crafting a cellphone policy isn’t one-size-fits-all. School leaders should consider these questions to help create a cellphone policy that fits … Read More