All-access restroom design guidance from CDE Office of Learning Environments CA Department of Education offers planning and design resources, current laws, research, and references for the implementation of gender-inclusive restrooms in K–12 schools. #InclusiveEducation #SafeSpaces cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/allac…

For hospitals, schools, and offices, biophilic design is having a positive impact on clients and employees—and that can have a positive impact on businesses’ bottom lines. Making the Economic Case for Biophilic Design: archdaily.com/1008253/making… #MateriallyBetter #BiophilicDesign

EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program provides customizable resources and guidance for managing #asthma triggers and other indoor contaminants in schools. Check it out ➡️ epa.gov/iaq-schools #AsthmaAwarenessMonth

We’re continuing to see an uptick in COVID-19 in California as we typically see in summer. Seek treatments if you test positive for flu or COVID-19. Consider masking indoors. Wash your hands and cover your cough. go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-vi… #SlowTheSpread

Celebrate and highlight our state’s best green thumbs! 🌱 💚 School districts can submit applications for the 2024-25 CA Green Ribbon Award. Apply today before November 4: cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr24l…

Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools U.S. EPA Resources: -Learn about IAQ in Schools -IAQ Tools for Schools Resources -On-Demand Training Webinars -Understanding #IAQ Benefits -Healthy School Renovations zurl.co/2KLU

Join us tomorrow for the next CA Department of Education Nutrition Services Division Tuesday @ 2 Town Hall! Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. Get an overview of federal and state policies, funding and training opportunities, and best practices for operating Child Nutrition Programs! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

On CA #FarmworkerAppreciationDay, let's take a moment to honor the farmworkers who ensure we can have food on our plates. It is thanks to the over 400,000 farmworkers employed in CA that California is the nation's top agricultural producer. Thank you for all that you do! 🍊🥑🍓

Join U.S. Department of Education TOMORROW at 3 p.m. ET for the second session of a webinar series "State Supports for Student, Family, and Community Engagement". Discover strategies to combat #ChronicAbsence. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peers and experts: ow.ly/hpOs50T1Lr6

Tomorrow, Supt. Tony Thurmond’s Task Force to Close the Digital Divide will present a hearing on Smartphones, Social Media, and Youth Wellness at 8:30 a.m. RSVP at bit.ly/CDEPhoneHearing and watch a live stream on Facebook Live at facebook.com/CAEducation.

LGBTQ-supportive policies and practices—like creating GSAs and safe spaces—help make a safer and more supportive school for ALL students. Learn about other practices that work. bit.ly/3sLzEWk

The CDE encourages schools and families to annually recognize today, August 26, as #WomensEqualityDay_2024, where we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and highlight women’s continuous fight for rights and gender equality!

📺 Watch: With 41 million Gen Z eligible voters, including 8 million new voters since 2022, the 2024 election could see unprecedented youth participation. cal.news/4dxDJ6e #SoCalMatters 📹 Robert Meeks & Jenna Peterson

What an exciting morning at MLK Jr. Middle School! We're thrilled that MLK Jr. students and their families can use this new free resource. cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/n… Via: CBS News Bay Area

🚨 ICYMI: Exciting News! Join us for the next CA Green Ribbon Schools Achievers & Applicants Network Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 3:30-4:30 pm. 🌿 Connect with fellow educators & leaders committed to whole-school sustainability. Let's collaborate & grow together! 🤝💚

Mountain Empire is SD County’s largest school district by area and serves 1,800 students across 660 square miles of rugged and mountainous terrain. Its story is emblematic of many of the challenges that particularly impact rural school districts. sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/25/fai…

A CA Department of Education webinar covered new requirements for 2024-25, including: -School safety plans must include plans for conducting tactical responses to criminal incidents & measures to assess & respond to armed assailant incidents. blog.csba.org/safety-plans-2…

Join the discussion on September 5th at 10:00 a.m. PT. The digital lives of children: Impacts of screen time on health and play. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hsph.harvard.edu/event/the-digi…

Are you worried about your kid’s mental health? Make sure they know they can call or text 988 anytime, 24/7. It’s confidential, 100% free of charge, and staffed by trained pros & volunteers. 📲 neverabother.org #SuicidePreventionMonth

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