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California Department of Public Health Updates Vaccine Verification for Workers in Schools
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Education
September 14, 2022

The next phase of the CA SMARTER PLAN is mitigation in schools which will focus on long-term prevention and preservation of safe in-person schooling. 

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K-12 School Safety and Security
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education
June 14, 2022

In today's climate, K-12 agencies are challenged with an evolving and complex set of threats, hazards, and security challenges. Targeted school violence remains an ongoing problem across the United States, with tragedies affecting agencies and impacting the health and safety of our youth.

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Face Mask Bullying and Harassment
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Education
March 14, 2022

As the CDPH mask mandate for wearing a face mask indoors at K-12 Schools comes to an end, district leaders should be mindful of how this may affect their schools.

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California Suspends Masking Requirement for Most Workers
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19, Education
March 01, 2022

Governor Gavin Newsom’s February 28, 2022 Executive Order N-5-22, California suspended its COVID-19 masking requirement for most workers, regardless of vaccination status.

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SB 722: Swimming Pools – CPR Requirement
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education, Legislation
November 17, 2021

Recently signed by Governor Newsom, SB 722 requires a school district or charter school to have at least one adult with a valid certification of CPR training to be present throughout the duration of a non-interscholastic event.

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TikTok Challenges on Campus
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education
November 04, 2021

TikTok trends have impacted school districts across the nation, leaving many school administrators frustrated. It's important to be aware of the potential for these incidents before they occur.

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Distance Learning Safety Series: Grooming
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education
October 09, 2020

Welcome to the first post of the mini blog series: Distance Learning Safety Protocols for the Educator and Student. Over the next few weeks, we will continue to post recommendations and best practices which address various safety aspects of distance learning, including grooming, signs of child abuse, student medical emergencies, cyberbullying, and managing the online classroom.

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Minimizing Health Hazards from Disinfectants in Schools
Posted by Eric Lucero in COVID-19, Education
November 12, 2020

As schools contemplate reopening, districts are encouraged to procure disinfectants that kill the coronavirus using the least hazardous active ingredient.

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Distance Learning Safety Series: Cyberbullying
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education
November 05, 2020

Welcome to the fifth post of the blog mini-series: Distance Learning Safety Protocols for the Educator and the Student.

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Distance Learning Safety Series: Student Medical Emergencies
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education
October 29, 2020

Welcome to the fourth post of the blog mini-series: Distance Learning Safety Protocols for the Educator and the Student: Student Medical Emergencies

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