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 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
SSDA's 2024–2025 Report: uniting small and rural districts, engaging 2,000+ leaders, securing facilities funding, closing opportunity gaps. Read the full report. Continue Reading
SSDA April 2025 Newsletter: explore the 2025 conference, California Distinguished Schools, safer schools, and computer science in districts with highlights. Continue Reading
SSDA 2025 March Newsletter highlights E3 forums, CPUC grant for rural digital equity, education initiatives, visits and competitions in California schools. Continue Reading
Celebrating OVUSD's completion of the Rural But Not Disconnected Grant—feature by Gwen Bell (Mar 12, 2025) highlighting the press conference and impact. Continue Reading
SSDA 2024 November Newsletter: Graves Elementary District, Bradley USD, Sonora High punctuality boosts, CS4NorCal Garrett Edwards, and SBE LCAP update. Continue Reading
SSDA December 2024 Newsletter: reflect on 2024, plan for 2025, leadership institute updates, and district stories from Igo-Ono-Platina, Susanville, and Sacramento. Continue Reading
Wheatland Union High School District secures $5.6M for CTE via GSPP and Strong Workforce, launching Auto Tech EV, Game Design, and Patient Care paths. Continue Reading
Rural (In)Equities: Insights from 75+ superintendents on funding, staffing, and tech access, with practical Thrive recommendations for rural schools today. Continue Reading
