California has some great programs that help develop student leaders, but it could do much better with a master plan. This post celebrates what’s going well and suggests practical changes. Specifically, the timing of leadership transitions should be more purposeful.
Schools are like businesses, but not in the way most think. Discussing the analogy can help build community understanding of the roles that students, teachers and administrators play.
Ed100 is now accepting applications for the leadership team of the Ed100 Academy for Student Leaders. This select team will develop and execute the conference in 2023. It’s a fun way to help student leaders make a difference in California. We need adult advisors, too!
How can student voices reach school boards? A combination of persistence and know-how, suggests CSBA veteran Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez. Read the notes or watch her full presentation.
High school juniors and seniors can earn the California Seal of Civic Engagement for their diploma, if they know about it. Dr. Marika Manos and Hana Fujita explain how the seal works, what students need to do to get it, and why it matters.
Journalism is an often-overlooked pathway to help students develop skills in writing, research, leadership and more. In conversation, Esther Wojcicki and Katina Paron explain how the erosion of traditional media has created conditions for an explosion of student journalism.
To become effective and wise, volunteer leaders need and deserve training and support. Summer conferences play a critical role in this training. This post describes what students leaders and faculty advisors can expect from the 2022 Ed100 Student Academy, and how to register for free.
The most important responsibility of a school board is to hire and evaluate the superintendent of schools. Leslie Reckler explains what's at stake, and how to do it right.
Colleges and employers often ask students for evidence of leadership. How do students in grades 8-12 find meaningful roles? Here’s a summary of what happened at the Ed100 Online Academy for Student Leaders in the summer of 2021.
Local school boards are the heart of California's public school system. But what do they actually DO? This post begins a series to demystify the role and function of school boards.
The Superintendent of Burbank Unified School District is an Ed100 graduate. He encourages staff and PTA leaders to take the course. Here's why.
Public schools in California must have a SchoolSite Council. These committees of parents, students, teachers and staff play a vital role in the support and oversight of a school. Leslie Reckler demystifies what site councils do, and how they can do it well. The rules changed in 2019.
In November, California voters will choose Tony Thurmond or Marshall Tuck as the next Superintendent of Public Instruction. What does the Superintendent do, actually? Who are these candidates, and what should voters know about them?
Many school boards in California include a student member. As the school year begins, new students are stepping up to this important role. Ella Smith served as the student member in Poway, California.
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