From Résumé to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534 (Podcast)
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California P&C Legislative Watchlist For 2025
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District Court Mandates Parental Option to Opt Out of Gender Identity Activities in Buddy Program
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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)
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Cell Phone Policies in Schools
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President Trump Signs Executive Order: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for Youth
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The Expanded Learning Opportunity (Podcast)
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Ninth Circuit Remands Case Involving Disclosure of Student’s Gender Identity to Trial Court
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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)
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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
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The New Reading Wars: Nurturing Independent Reading Habits in Children
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Funding Crisis Hits California’s Rural Schools: Advocates Call for Action Now
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SB 729 FAQs: Understanding California’s Infertility Coverage Requirements
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School Facilities, Funding and Instruction Podcast Series Part 3: Implementation
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Problems to Priorities: A Strategic Approach for Focusing Your Plan on What Matters Most
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School Facilities, Funding and Construction Podcast Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement
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California P&C Legislative Summary: 2025 Start of Session
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Women’s and Girls’ Sports
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Podcast: Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools
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Title IX: Impacts of Legal Challenges and Executive Orders
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More Time Supporting Students: Leveraging MTSS in Out-of-School Time
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Podcast: Just Thinking … How Networking, Advocacy and Innovation Fuels Success in Small School Districts
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2025 California Education Focus Report
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Bid Thresholds Raised For 2025
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Still Writing an Improvement Goal for Every District Policy?
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5 Strategies to Foster a Sense of Belonging as a Path to Academic Achievement
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Beginning January 1, 2025, Reports of Egregious Misconduct by Certificated Employees Must be Shared Directly with Prospective School Employers
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Workers’ Compensation Benefits Increase Effective January 1, 2025
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California Seeks to Ease Homework Related Stress
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Changes in Student and Curriculum Laws: Religious Fasting Accommodations and Menstrual Health Curriculum
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Attending to Student Absences: New Laws Address Valid Excuses and Truancy Notifications
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Creating Comprehensive Safety & Emergency Response Plans for Schools
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The Science of Reading for Fun: Inspiring the Next Generation of Readers
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Rethinking Suspensions: Restorative Justice, PBIS and More
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Navigating Responsible AI in Education
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Until We Meet Again: Attorney General Confirms the Brown Act’s Broad Application to Informal Gatherings
In a recent opinion, the California Attorney General found that a gathering of a majority of the members of a
10 Ways Out-of-School Time Programs Can Bridge Opportunity Gaps and Boost Student Success
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Podcast: New Title IX Regulations Are Here – What You Need to Know
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Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 4: Understanding Risks and Benefits of AI
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Gearing Up Students for the Long School Day Ahead: Tips for a Smooth Transition
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School Districts Will Soon be Required to Adopt Policies Restricting Student Cell Phone Use
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Building a Comprehensive Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program in Your School District
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MLR Rebates and How to Handle Them
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How do Districts Ensure Student Safety in After-school Programs?
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Important Updates Regarding Independent Study Programs
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