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CUSD Board of Trustee Agendas, Minutes and Audio Recording links
COVID-19 Information for Orange County
Sacramento Safari with Fourth District PTA - SAVE the DATES - February 22-26, 2021
Teleconferencing Points for Legislation Chairs - Fourth District PTA
STATE UPDATE
CA PTA Monthly Advocacy Calls
CA PTA announces an all-virtual Legislation Conference on Fenruary 8-9, 2021. The theme is "A Path to Equity
In a remarkable turnaround, California schools can expect huge one-time windfall next year.
California to consider shorted Smarter Balanced tests this spring.
Ed Sources Ed Freeman speaks with the State Superintendent Ton Thurmond related to the status of school openings.
California voters pass most school construction bonds and parcel taxes, but fewer districts put bonds on the ballot this year.
FEDERAL UPDATE
IDEA turns 45 - update to the status of the funding
Community Colleges find an advocate in future First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
Tracking coronavirus is impacting school districts.
Why Special Education advocates are hopeful about the Biden administration.
Advocacy letters for National PTA by category: Child Health and Safety, Education Technology and Data Privacy, Elementary and Secondary Education, Federal Investments in Education, Gun Safety and Violence Protection, Post Secondary Access and Opportunity, Special Education