By Thomas Schaffer Since COVID-19 (and even before), more and more patients have been turning to hybrid healthcare that meets their needs. Hybrid healthcare combines telehealth’s remote benefits with in-person care’s hands-on aspects. It’s the way of the future — and facilities of all kinds, […]
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California policies support student civic engagement
A September 2022 Annenberg Public Policy Center survey found the first drop in six years among adults who could identify all three branches of government, and declines among those who could name the First Amendment rights. An April 2023 report from the Learning Policy Institute, […]
Safe and supportive school climates can save the lives of LGBTQ youth
The research is clear — much of the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth are in trouble, struggling with suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem and a lack of social-emotional support. According to The Trevor Project, suicide is the second leading cause of […]
School segregation exacerbates opportunity and achievement gaps
A May report from the U.S. Department of Education on school diversity cites a body of research that links achievement and opportunity gaps between student groups to how racially isolated a school is. The State of School Diversity in the United States examines the benefits […]
CDE webinar highlights school programs attracting enrollment
School districts across the state are experiencing a high level of declining enrollment, as evidenced by California Department of Education data released in April. Even before the pandemic, many California communities were observing population drops and corresponding enrollment declines in K-12. The pandemic exacerbated declines […]
Panel says LEAs need emergency plans in place as cyberattacks increase in public schools
Cybersecurity is in flux across the public sector, with traditional processes and tools proving inadequate for today’s global threats. Some school districts and county offices of education are at particular risk since they currently lack the internal resources, capacity or expertise to mount an effective […]
Students must be familiar with AI to be future ready, experts say
How schools can equip students with conceptual knowledge about artificial intelligence (AI) was discussed by experts and education leaders during a May 24 webinar hosted by the California Department of Education. AI literacy will be important in order to help young people contribute to an […]
Pride Month resources for LEAs: How districts are supporting LGBTQ+ students
Local educational agencies across California have been working for years to ensure that members of the LGBTQ community feel safe and heard on their campuses. For Pride Month, CSBA is highlighting the efforts of LEAs, organizations and experts throughout June on its blog and social […]
U.S. surgeon general issues advisory on social media and youth mental health
By Bode Oyowele On May 23, 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new advisory on the impact of social media use on youth mental health. “The most common question parents ask me is, ‘is social media safe for my kids?’ The answer […]
The kids are not alright
By Angela Asch May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important reminder to acknowledge and discuss mental health to reduce stigma, increase access, and improve child and adolescent well-being. As evidenced by a recent CSBA survey, student mental health is important to CSBA members, who […]