Welcome to the SSDA news section! Explore newsletters highlighting incredible small, rural, and charter school SSDA members, and stay up to date on everything happening across SSDA.
SSDA News: Small School Districts' Association updates with press releases, newsletters, magazines, and events, spotlighting rural education and digital equity. Continue Reading
SSDA Live Feed: news for small school districts - leadership jobs, podcasts, E3 forums, study tours, grants, and the 2025-26 calendar updates and alerts. Continue Reading
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SSDA March 2026 Newsletter: features, videos and resources for small and rural districts and charters, announcing Scott Borba as next Executive Director. Continue Reading
SSDA announces Scott Borba as its Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026, bringing 20+ years of advocacy and leadership in small, rural California districts. Continue Reading
Click here to read the 2026 February newsletter! Engage in featured stories: Small but Mighty - Manchester's Big Vision for Students Eureka City Schools Invests in Educators Through Innovative Graduate Partnership And so much more! Continue Reading
SSDA appoints William A. Brown, Lone Pine Unified SD Superintendent, to its Region 10 Board, boosting advocacy for small and rural California districts. Continue Reading
Click here to read the 2026 January newsletter! Engage in featured stories: 2026 State Conference Keynote Speakers Tee Off the 2026 State Conference with TopGolf Fun! Message from the SSDA President We are hiring - SSDA Executive Director Position Learn More About Our Signature Partner... Continue Reading
SSDA offers condolences on Congressman LaMalfa's passing, honoring his bipartisan advocacy for rural education funding and the Secure Rural Schools Act. Continue Reading
SSDA Update: Yuri Calderon resigns as ED; George Sziraki named Interim ED. Board to search for ED; ongoing support for California's small and rural districts. Continue Reading
SSDA's Jul-Dec 2025 semi-annual report highlights advocacy, PD, and updates to support small and rural districts, strengthening leadership and student outcomes. Continue Reading
Celebrating Eric Bonniksen's SSDA presidency: leadership for California's small and rural districts, advocacy for equitable funding, professional development. Continue Reading
