/california California en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜą·ÂŰĚł Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:45:56 GMT /leadership/local-education-news-you-may-have-missed-in-2024-and-why-it-matters/2024/12 A recap of four important stories and what they may signal for your school or district. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:45:56 GMT /leadership/local-education-news-you-may-have-missed-in-2024-and-why-it-matters/2024/12 /technology/this-district-is-building-an-ai-chatbot-but-not-for-the-students/2024/10 A district leader from Arcadia Unified in California discusses how his district is leveraging AI. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:49:45 GMT /technology/this-district-is-building-an-ai-chatbot-but-not-for-the-students/2024/10 /teaching-learning/a-districts-experiment-what-happens-when-schools-do-less-testing/2024/10 Los Angeles Unified will excuse some schools from periodic assessments. Supporters hope it will inspire new ways to measure learning. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:50:22 GMT /teaching-learning/a-districts-experiment-what-happens-when-schools-do-less-testing/2024/10 /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 Several large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:58:31 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 /technology/cellphone-restrictions-are-coming-to-california-schools/2024/09 A new law requires all public schools in California to limit students' access to cellphones during the school day. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:02:52 GMT /technology/cellphone-restrictions-are-coming-to-california-schools/2024/09 /leadership/how-a-new-law-to-suppress-social-medias-addictive-feeds-could-help-schools/2024/09 The law requires parental consent for social media platforms to send notifications to minors during the school day. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:17:40 GMT /leadership/how-a-new-law-to-suppress-social-medias-addictive-feeds-could-help-schools/2024/09 /leadership/another-state-could-mandate-period-education-will-it-catch-on/2024/09 Few states mandate menstrual education, as lawmakers nationally scrutinize what can be discussed about gender in the classroom. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:44:50 GMT /leadership/another-state-could-mandate-period-education-will-it-catch-on/2024/09 /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 /leadership/student-pronoun-policies-put-teachers-in-a-tough-spot/2024/07 Teachers have to navigate policies that require them to inform parents when students request the use of different pronouns. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:43:53 GMT /leadership/student-pronoun-policies-put-teachers-in-a-tough-spot/2024/07 /leadership/should-schools-tell-parents-when-students-change-pronouns-california-says-no/2024/07 The law bans schools from passing policies that require notifying parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:52:50 GMT /leadership/should-schools-tell-parents-when-students-change-pronouns-california-says-no/2024/07 /leadership/principals-unions-are-on-the-rise-what-are-their-demands/2024/07 Across the country, principals are organizing for better working conditions. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:54:08 GMT /leadership/principals-unions-are-on-the-rise-what-are-their-demands/2024/07 /technology/los-angeles-unifieds-ai-meltdown-5-ways-districts-can-avoid-the-same-mistakes/2024/07 The district didn't clearly define the problem it was trying to fix with AI, experts say. Instead, it bought into the hype. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:35:00 GMT /technology/los-angeles-unifieds-ai-meltdown-5-ways-districts-can-avoid-the-same-mistakes/2024/07 /policy-politics/why-this-state-will-take-a-class-requirement-off-the-ballot-and-why-it-matters/2024/07 Asking voters to decide on a curriculum issue could set a tricky precedent, experts say. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:30:29 GMT /policy-politics/why-this-state-will-take-a-class-requirement-off-the-ballot-and-why-it-matters/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/a-school-district-could-offer-reparations-to-black-citizens-how-it-might-look/2024/06 Reparations could come in the form of cash payments paid for by donations or a new tax. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:05:03 GMT /leadership/a-school-district-could-offer-reparations-to-black-citizens-how-it-might-look/2024/06 /technology/video-los-angeles-unified-is-banning-cellphones-a-board-member-explains-why-and-how/2024/06 The LAUSD board member behind the district's new cell phone ban explains the motivation, and how it'll work. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:35:46 GMT /technology/video-los-angeles-unified-is-banning-cellphones-a-board-member-explains-why-and-how/2024/06 /leadership/school-cellphone-bans-gain-steam-as-los-angeles-unified-signs-on/2024/06 The Los Angeles Unified School District board of education has voted to ban students from using smartphones in its schools. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:03:55 GMT /leadership/school-cellphone-bans-gain-steam-as-los-angeles-unified-signs-on/2024/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-are-pushing-for-paid-parental-leave-how-its-going/2024/06 Efforts to implement paid parental leave policies are slowly gaining traction, with teachers often advocating on their own behalf. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:48:45 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-are-pushing-for-paid-parental-leave-how-its-going/2024/06 /teaching-learning/fundamentally-changing-the-conditions-for-teaching/2024/06 A specialized STEM program builds in more planning time for teachers. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:40:51 GMT /teaching-learning/fundamentally-changing-the-conditions-for-teaching/2024/06 /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05 Californians may vote to require a new high school finance course. Critics argue it sets a bad precedent. Thu, 30 May 2024 21:13:40 GMT /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05 /teaching-learning/the-motivational-power-of-stem-this-program-connects-students-to-potential-careers/2024/05 It's not just about motivation—it's about providing supports for kids to study STEM subjects. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-motivational-power-of-stem-this-program-connects-students-to-potential-careers/2024/05 /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 Three school district leaders said they're committed to rooting out antisemitism during a hearing in Congress. Wed, 08 May 2024 21:09:09 GMT /policy-politics/k-12-leaders-denounce-antisemitism-but-reject-that-its-rampant-in-schools/2024/05 /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 High school students have joined walkouts, while charges of antisemitism in three districts will be the focus of a House hearing this week. Mon, 06 May 2024 22:15:15 GMT /leadership/israel-hamas-war-poses-tough-questions-for-k-12-leaders-too/2024/05 /teaching-learning/for-now-california-wont-mandate-science-of-reading-heres-what-happened/2024/04 The California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:10:26 GMT /teaching-learning/for-now-california-wont-mandate-science-of-reading-heres-what-happened/2024/04 /leadership/social-media-is-hurting-social-emotional-skills-how-4-school-districts-are-fighting-back/2024/03 A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students’ social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/social-media-is-hurting-social-emotional-skills-how-4-school-districts-are-fighting-back/2024/03 /technology/los-angeles-unified-bets-big-on-ed-an-ai-tool-for-students/2024/03 The technology is part of the district’s effort to help students catch up academically. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:40:57 GMT /technology/los-angeles-unified-bets-big-on-ed-an-ai-tool-for-students/2024/03 /policy-politics/when-blocking-social-media-critics-school-officials-have-protections-supreme-court-says/2024/03 The court said public officials' own pages may be "state action," but only when they are exercising government authority. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:31:32 GMT /policy-politics/when-blocking-social-media-critics-school-officials-have-protections-supreme-court-says/2024/03 /leadership/its-not-just-snow-days-how-can-districts-work-extreme-weather-into-their-calendars/2024/03 Extreme weather that's becoming more frequent is challenging districts with novel choices about when it's safe to stay open. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:11:03 GMT /leadership/its-not-just-snow-days-how-can-districts-work-extreme-weather-into-their-calendars/2024/03 /leadership/a-superintendent-explains-why-her-district-is-suing-social-media-companies/2024/02 Student mental health and behavioral issues have become a major drain on district resources as social media use has risen. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:10:00 GMT /leadership/a-superintendent-explains-why-her-district-is-suing-social-media-companies/2024/02