We're back with another LIVE episode of the ACSA Legislative Lunch Break. Tune in at 1:00 when we'll chat with Ron Nocetti from CIF State about how they're examining athletic competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the conversation on our Facebook & YouTube channels.

Join us at 4 p.m. today for our webinar on the state budget compromise between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state legislature: bit.ly/3fThGsl

Our ACSA advocates have been hard at work on an in-depth analysis of the recent budget agreement between the governor and Legislature. What does this budget mean for you? Read more about various budget topics such as special education, LCFF and more: bit.ly/2VlYb3M

We hope you can join us Wednesday at 1 PM for another LIVE edition of the ACSA Legislative Lunch Break. We're thrilled to welcome our special guest, John Fensterwald from EdSource. Tune in to our ACSA Facebook & YouTube channels to submit your questions and comments.

Here’s the published school reopening guidance from the Governor: files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-s…

Join @tonythurmond CA Department of Education California Department of Public Health today at 1pm as they provide educational stakeholders with a detailed overview of updated COVID-19 guidance for schools and answer questions as districts and educators navigate implementation. Register now. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Students are more likely to achieve when they have a diverse teacher workforce to learn from. But teachers can’t get into the classroom if they don’t pass RICA, an outdated literacy assessment. #SupportDiverseTeachers by supporting #SB614 to remove this barrier to instruction.

RICA is outdated, ineffective and is a barrier to instruction for teachers of color. #SupportDiverseTeachers and vote YES on #SB614 to replace this assessment! Patrick O'Donnell Kevin Kiley Ash Kalra 🌱 @AsmKevinMcCarty Assemblywoman Christy Smith @AsmShirleyWeber @AsmMeganDahle

RICA, adopted in 1996, isn’t responsive to new themes in reading instruction, such as modifications for English learners & students w/disabilities. Teachers should be properly assessed for these vital literacy skills. Support #SB614 & #ReplaceRICA! Senator Susan Rubio

Hi, Assemblywoman Christy Smith. We need more teachers in CA schools. Prior to COVID, 80% of districts reported teacher shortages! Only 65% of teacher candidates pass RICA the first time & over 30% are turned away from teaching. Vote YES on #SB614 to get more teachers in the classroom!

Hi, @AsmMeganDahle. The CA teacher shortage is real. Only 65% of teacher candidates pass RICA the first time & over 30% are turned away from the profession. Voting YES on #SB614 will #ReplaceRICA and get more teachers in the classroom.

Senior Legislative Counsel Rigel S. Massaro testifying in support of #SB614! We must #SupportDiverseTeachers!

NEWS: Dept. of Agriculture announced extending summer meal waivers thru the end of this calendar year or whenever funding runs out. Schools can operate their meal programs as they have thru spring and summer! More here: usda.gov/media/press-re…

The free & online LivingWorks Youth Summit starts tomorrow at 1pm to raise awareness for youth mental health and suicide prevention. Hear from America's Got Talent winner Shin Lim, suicide attempt survivor Emma Benoit & more! Details & register: LWyouthsummit.org

Common Purpose, Uncommon Times: Financing Mental Health in Schools pscp.tv/w/ci6xLDFheWpW…

State Supt Tony Thurmond announced that the CDE will distribute 500k face masks donated by General Motors to schools in need in communities w/ disproportionate COVID-19 health risks: farmworkers, Black & Latino students, essential workers, & CA tribal communities: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr20/yr2…

Our 2021-22 budget proposal analysis is live! Check out our advocates’ breakdown of the proposed education budget this year, a $14.9 billion increase over last year’s budget: bit.ly/2K8a8ba

In partnership with a number of statewide education partners, ACSA sent this letter to Gavin Newsom Anthony Rendon & Toni G. Atkins re: Expanding In-Person Instruction in California’s Schools content.acsa.org/acsa-content/e… via ACSA

ACSA & our local and statewide partners wrote a letter to the legislature this weekend on #SB86 to express concerns that it may slow down current plans to expand reopening. Read: content.acsa.org/acsa-content/s…

Our special edition of Lunch Break was our initial reaction to the new school reopening deal, but our 3 p.m. webinar will get into the nitty-gritty details. Join us and ask your questions of our Governmental Relations team! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…