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Berkeley and Oakland Passed Measures to Let 16- and 17-Year-Olds Participate in School Board Elections. So Why Can't They Vote Yet? That is a brilliant idea! Students still waiting for County. https://clubs.nasef.org/affiliate/northern-california-esports-league-ncel
Oak Fire near Yosemite continues to rage: 'In my career, I haven't seen fire like that' Our Statewide Team met yesterday to help Mariposa and Madera deal with this raging wildfire. Superintendent Jeff Aranguena of Mariposa is doing a great job!
Great leadership from Supt Derek Cooper to create housing for his staff after the devastating Slater fire! @acsa @ssda @casbo
https://www.siskiyoudaily.com/story/news/2022/06/21/happy-camp-teachers-make-homes-school-2-years-after-slater-fire/7643823001/
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Announces Operational Plan for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Under 5 - https://bit.ly/3Q8J8p4
The Spring 2022 issue of SSDA Today is now available! Read the featured articles and legislative reports here: http://ow.ly/898X50J4E7r
Superintendents, invite your Board Members and join SSDA for a virtual happy hour this Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Learn more and register: https://www.ssda.org/events?id=11194345
Does your district utilize SSDA's free board policies? Take this survey to provide feedback and help us check in with you! https://forms.gle/yix1sAfQ9x361XEH9
California declining enrollment is spelled out in this great article from Ed Source with interactive maps over the past 20 years showing how California is changing.
https://edsource.org/2022/california-school-enrollment-over-two-decades-gains-and-losses-by-region-with-pandemic-year-drops/669058?unapproved=100860&moderation-hash=7abbc10da2647a50335ddac611f0973e#comment-100860
Congratulations to Edgar S. Zazueta, Ed.D. who was appointed as ACSA's new Executive Director. Great hire!
https://edsource.org/updates/school-administrators-group-chooses-new-director
SSDA weekly meetings at a glance:
AB 130 Technical Assistance for Smalls - Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Superintendent Roundtable - Wednesday, 9:30 AM
CBO/Fiscal Staff Working Group - Thursday, 9:00 AM
The the Zoom info on our calendar
For updates on the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) including announcements regarding the grant Request for Applications (RFA) release, please subscribe to the CCSPP-Info listserv, send a "blank" message to join-CCSPP-Info@mlist.cde.ca.gov.
Still time to nominate a Superintendent for the Charles Binderup 2022 Superintendent of the Year award. Process is simple.
Nominate a Superintendent via email to Tim Taylor at Tim@ssda.org. See attached.
Press Release: Bret Harte Union High School District Hires New Superintendent https://www.ssda.org/article/661204
Mental Health Curriculum and Courses to be required by 2024. Much needed but a lot of work and staffing issues lie ahead.
https://edsource.org/2022/new-law-on-mental-health-curriculum-goes-into-effect-with-start-of-the-new-year/665417
Great article about status of schools week 1 of 2022.....and having many leaders from SSDA nation part of the messaging.
https://edsource.org/2022/high-covid-rates-staff-shortages-and-confusing-legislation-challenge-schools-reopenings/665426
The Bret Harte Union High School District is seeking a proven educational leader to be Superintendent! SSDA is leading the Superintendent search. Learn more: https://www.ssda.org/page/jobs
Register now for the SSDA 2022 State Conference in Sacramento from March 6-8! https://ssda.regfox.com/2022-ssda-state-conference
SSDA is looking for a beautiful design for its 2021 holiday card and we want to showcase one of your student's art! More information: https://www.ssda.org/article/590364
As an ed leader-try to obtain facts about critical race theory..it is the hot topic for the 21- 22 school year.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=64202651&U=&UUID=921a550caa4055415d36e861c98335fc