In new op-ed, 2 CA students call on @CAGovernor to #SignSB1182 & create a master plan for healthy & climate ready schools: “We urge Governor Newsom, who has been a champion for education and climate, to support this bill and make it the law in California.” capitolweekly.net/californias-st…

Excessive heat in classrooms can lead to dehydration, lack of focus, fatigue, and even heat-related illnesses. Both students and educators deserve safe environments where they can thrive.

Kelly Turner highlights how urban heat islands disproportionately affect low-income schools. By replacing asphalt with trees and green spaces, schools can reduce temperatures and improve learning. The Associated Press buff.ly/3XSwvDt Dorany Pineda Alexa St. John @ucla @uclaluskin

Dynamic and hard-hitting conference today at UC Berkeley's Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley on addressing the needs of homeless students and families, organized by the one and only @DebMcKoy. Oakland HS's participation in Y-PLAN (Youth Plan, Learn, Act, Now) where HS students... 1/5

As with charter school facilities, I suspect the public/taxpayer will have no stake in ownership or control of the land buildings that have been enhanced with these funds? And, those land/buildings still won't be taxed either (at their increased value)?

Thank you Governor Gavin Newsom for signing #SB1091 (Caroline Menjivar), which removes a critical barrier to implementing schoolyard greening projs! Now let’s pass #YesOn2CA, which allows schools to use state bond funds for safe & healthy outdoor learning & play spaces!

Thanks to CA Department of Education and Tony Thurmond for including us in this working group - we look forward to continuing to support districts who are pursuing affordable housing for their staff & families.

CA heat waves are overwhelming schools, putting children’s health and learning at risk. Kelly Turner highlights how Black and brown students see greater losses, attending schools w/ deficient cooling. Read more CalMatters: buff.ly/47SwFPN Alejandra Reyes-Velarde @ucla @uclaluskin

Best Practices for Reducing Near-Road Pollution Exposure at Schools from U.S. EPA nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?…

California urgently needs a strategy for protecting students from extreme heat. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/o…

A guide to what a $10 billion construction bond on the ballot could mean for your school edsource.org/?page_id=719965 via @edsource

What is a school bond? Why am I always being asked to vote for one? laist.com/news/politics/…

Why housing and education leaders must work together to help students thrive edsource.org/?page_id=721053 via @edsource

Oakland Unified wrestles with lead in water. Most California schools are in the dark edsource.org/?page_id=721956 via @edsource Monica Velez

Search your school: bit.ly/3V09ZYt Take a look at this map, which shows active lead levels at school sites as well as the number of fixtures that have been tested. #caedu #edchat #caleg #leadwater

What a terrific resource!

We’ve curated resources for district leaders navigating this extraordinary situation and tough decisions. Please share them widely to support your school leaders: 🔽

Deteriorating East Bay school to be rebuilt after yearslong fight edsource.org/?page_id=724636 via @edsource