AB 361 Authorizes “Best Value” Procurement for School District Construction Projects Over $1 Million
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill (AB) 361 allows school districts to use a “best
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California Expands School District Obligations to Protect Students, Families, and Employees from Immigration Enforcement
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In response to the rescission of federal agency policies limiting immigration
The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Key K-12 Stakeholders
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. Addressing chronic absenteeism fosters a stable, supportive, and productive school environment, leading
The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Conscious Discipline. The Conscious Discipline Brain State Model reminds us of the brain’s three hierarchical
Future Pathways: “Good Health and Well Being” [Podcast]
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. In this episode of Future Pathways Superintendents Unplugged, superintendents
From Pressure to Progress: How Districts Can Transform Family Engagement Challenges into Connection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Family Leadership Inc. Family engagement is one of the most powerful drivers of
Ninth Circuit Upholds LAUSD COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees During Pandemic
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. v. Alberto Carvalho, et al. (9th Cir.
Legislature Clarifies Timing of School Impact Fee Collection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On June 27, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB) 121 went into effect,
School District Granted Immunity from Liability After Denying Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a recent decision by the California Fourth District Court of
Strategies for Successfully Implementing AI in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. For insights into safely, ethically, and successfully implementing AI in schools, ThoughtExchange
Signed, Sealed, Liable: The Realities of Opinions of Counsel (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode of Lozano Smith’s Let’s Talk podcast, host Sloan
Strategies for Navigating Attendance Challenges in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. Many schools have struggled with low attendance since 2019. Post-pandemic, the number
Trump Administration Sues CDE and CIF for Title IX Violations
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Department of Education (Department) has determined that the
Powercast: Leading with Vision at Visalia Unified
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. This episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight features the exciting intersection of technology and
California Legislature Removes Two School District Surplus Land Act Exemptions
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As part of Assembly Bill (AB) 130, a sweeping budget trailer
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
Powercast: Knowing Who You Are — and Leading That Way
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. This episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight features a compelling discussion on leadership,
Support Teacher Capacity and Attendance Recovery
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. In California, attendance recovery goes beyond bringing students back to class—it’s about
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
Safer Rides Ahead? SB 88 Imposes Stricter Standards on all School-Related Student Transportation Starting July 1, 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 88,
From Résumé to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534 (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now
California P&C Legislative Watchlist For 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. This briefing details some of the bills we are currently tracking that
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
Ninth Circuit Establishes Preliminary Framework for First Amendment Familial Antiretaliation Claims
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Toolkit: Support Strong Early Literacy Outcomes
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The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Extended School Year (ESY) services can raise nuanced questions for IEP
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
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,
Ninth Circuit Remands Case Involving Disclosure of Student’s Gender Identity to Trial Court
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has
Speakers, Singers, and Sashes: Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony [PODCAST]
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Catastrophe Center: What to Do Before, During, and After Disaster Strikes
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Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the
Summer Planning and Success Toolkit
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Ninth Circuit Leaves in Place Idaho Law that Requires K-12 Students to Use Facilities Consistent with their Biological Sex
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Roe v. Critchfield (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2025), Case No. 23-2807, __
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
Funding Crisis Hits California’s Rural Schools: Advocates Call for Action Now
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 806 Technologies. As federal funding hangs in the balance, California’s rural school districts
SB 729 FAQs: Understanding California’s Infertility Coverage Requirements
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. In January, Keenan published a briefing that summarized SB 729, which requires
School Facilities, Funding and Instruction Podcast Series Part 3: Implementation
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In the final episode of our three-part podcast series, host Sloan
Problems to Priorities: A Strategic Approach for Focusing Your Plan on What Matters Most
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 806 Technologies. Like many districts and schools, you’ve started the Comprehensive Needs Assessments
School Facilities, Funding and Construction Podcast Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Part 2 of this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons is back
California P&C Legislative Summary: 2025 Start of Session
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The 2025-2026 legislative cycle began on January 6. There have been significant
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Women’s and Girls’ Sports
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On February 5, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
Podcast: Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith’s student
Title IX: Impacts of Legal Challenges and Executive Orders
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On January 9, 2025, in the matter of Tennessee v. Cardona, a
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
Podcast: Just Thinking … How Networking, Advocacy and Innovation Fuels Success in Small School Districts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 806 Technologies. In today’s evolving educational landscape, small school districts face unique challenges,
2025 California Education Focus Report
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. This inaugural report illuminates the good work being done to personalize education
Bid Thresholds Raised For 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. According to the California Department of Education Office of Financial Accountability
Still Writing an Improvement Goal for Every District Policy?
Here’s how to save time while still meeting state and federal qualifications This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 806