Small School Districts' Association

SSDA has been working with our member district CBO's to prepare for a fiscal cliff. Looks as though it is coming to some districts sooner than later. https://edsource.org/2023/fiscal-cliff-approaching-for-some-districts-in-california-as-costs-soar-and-enrollment-falls/692718

A school crisis lasts for years…..if not decades! https://www.capradio.org/articles/2023/06/11/frustration-after-a-fire-recovery-for-rural-schools-can-be-long-and-complex/

The Dutch may have Wellness figured out: "Doing nothing" We spend too much time doing so much on down time...try doing nothing! https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230522-the-dutch-solution-to-busyness-that-captivated-the-world?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Great Podcast with NREA and Jaime Green, Superintendent of Trinity Alps! Traversing Mountains to Teach Kids, Federal Funding Policy and Practice, an interview with Superintendent Jaime Green Trinity Alps Unified School District. https://nrea.simplecast.com/episodes/s03e05-traversing-mountains-to-teach-kids-federal-funding-policy-and-practice-an-interview-with-superintendent-jaime-green-trinity-alps-unified-school-district-WG0bPMMv

Yes! Let's Enroll every 9th grader in a college course AND make sure they actually get a grade or credit! Great Leadership from New Chancellor of Community Colleges. https://edsource.org/2023/enroll-every-9th-grader-in-a-college-course-says-californias-incoming-community-college-chancellor/691065

Great Podcast for District Charter Authorizers to listen to: https://www.lozanosmith.com/news-podcast.php?news_id=3243 Show Notes & Featured Topics 1:32 – Charter renewals and where we left off (listen to Episode 57 here) 2:19 – AB 1505 (2019) and The Charter Schools Act reform 5:32 – Removal of the Dashboard and impact on charter renewals 8:20 – Other factors impacting renewal 9:10 – Data used for renewals 12:36 – Examples of Verified Data 14:30 – Potential disputes over data 16:48 – Governance and fiscal issues 18:32 – "Cure and Correct" notices 19:01 – Selective enrollment issues 19:29 – The Charter Schools Act 22:16 – Notice of deficiencies 23:15 – Next steps for charter authorizers

SSDA President Teri Rufert, SSDA Secretary Nicole Newman, SSDA Past President Stuart Packard, Barrett Snider and Caitlin Jung joined other school leaders to fight for small school districts in Washington. "Awesome opportunity to meet at The White House today with Special Assistant to the President, Mario Cardona. Discussed issues impacting small and rural schools," said Superintendent Packard. Hundreds of California education leaders are at the Capital this week as part of a Coast to Coast trip.

District 1 Woman of the Year Heather Hadwick, Modoc County Office of Education, Nominated by Assemblywoman Megan Dahle This week‚ we had the privilege of celebrating the 1st Assembly District’s Woman of the Year‚ Heather Hadwick. As a former Office of Emergency Services director and expert in disaster management‚ Heather has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those affected by disasters‚ including the devastating Modoc Fires in 2022. Heather’s exceptional leadership and coordination during the Modoc Fires helped manage and communicate the evacuation process. As a result‚ she ensured the safety of those affected by the fires. She has also served as the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Director of OES and now works as the Modoc County Office of Education Safety and Communications Specialist. Heather and her husband are also the proud owners of Hadwick Family Farm Pumpkin Patch in Alturas‚ where they raise Highland cattle‚ teach public safety to high school students‚ and volunteer their time to the community. As a woman in agriculture‚ Heather is a role model for young women who aspire to work in traditionally male-dominated fields. Her dedication to her work and community is a testament to her values and commitment to improving the lives of those around her. Additionally‚ Heather helps keep our office connected to everyone and everything going on in Modoc County. We are grateful for her commitment to improving her community‚ and I am proud to honor Heather’s accomplishments and recognize her as the 2023 Woman of the Year. Congratulations‚ Heather‚ and thank you for your dedication and service to our community. Assemblywoman Megan Dahle

Kindness Plus High Standards = Love At Work An Inspirational Message for All: Enjoy https://dailyaudiomessages.s3.amazonaws.com/123.+Kindness+Plus+High+Standards.mp3?inf_contact_key=ba46a635d62325f845f63c8e57b2435d680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1

Former Gov Jerry Brown Is Spot On: "All these rules, and volumes of the Ed Code, are trying to micromanage the teacher in the classroom…It doesn’t work that way" https://fb.watch/jkplDZLLby/

Interesting article about Artificial Intelligence's impact on the workforce. Will AI affect Education jobs as well? Time will tell. https://www.lassennews.com/more-than-half-of-californians-fear-a-i-could-take-their-jobs-survey-says/

What a Relevant Degree for our State and You Can Obtain It At A Community College~ https://edsource.org/2023/students-at-this-community-college-can-earn-a-bachelors-and-help-prevent-wildfires/686460

SSDA's featured in ACSA Ed CA: Computer Science 4 All Continues to Serve Families in Northern CA with CODE Night. https://edcal.acsa.org/family-code-night-a-success

Book your stay for the 2023 Superintendents' & High School Leaders' Summit July 23-25 at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach! https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/NEWPO/G-LS23

San Ardo School District Highlights District with Promotional Video. Great way to connect with your community and families. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KODADHubeWV-dDz4AqXIfGWS-z5xmWAe/view

1.4 million students are using Katus Artificial Intelligence to help with homework, essays, resumes etc. Current pedagogy to be challenged by new tech. https://www.si.com/.amp/extra-mustard/2023/03/03/lsu-statement-gymnast-olivia-dunne-homework-artificial-intelligence

Canada’s School System’s progressive discipline approach leads to most violent year recorded. Is CA setting up for similar results? https://news.yahoo.com/progressive-discipline-turned-ontario-schools-113006052.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma

Could This Be The End of The English Major in College...others to come? https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/06/the-end-of-the-english-major?utm_source=pocket-newtab

SSDA Leaders Go To DC to fight for Secure Rural Schools funding. Great article from LA Times! We can’t wait and hope for results. Activism for our schools. #nrea #acsa https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-22/rural-california-schools-money-superintendents-washington

Quincy High Culinary Arts students learning the value of hard work, great food and service! Those raviolis look amazing! https://twitter.com/plumasusd/status/1628864821637574658?s=46&t=LdLeu6QQJM_79gZh1d_oEA