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Following fast-moving negotiations in Sacramento today, the Legislature has passed an agreement that could reshape the landscape for some local school funding measures.



Under the agreement, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has agreed to withdraw its ballot initiative (the Local Taxpayer Protection Act) in exchange for the Legislature placing a new constitutional amendment on the November ballot.

A reminder to schools of the upcoming deadline to submit courses to UC for A-G approval.

The primary submission phase closes June 30. It is recommended that courses be submitted to the UC CMP (Course Management Portal) during the primary submission phase to ensure that approved courses are listed in the UC application when it opens on August 1. The CMP will reopen August 1-31 for an additional submission period. After August 31, users will need to wait until next year’s submission period to add courses to their lists.

Today it was announced that Legislative leaders and Governor Newsom have agreed to a ballot measure that, if passed by voters in November, would increase the cap in the state’s largest savings account (the Budget Stabilization Account) from 10% to 20% of general fund tax revenue.

Dear CAWS Leaders,

In all our years in education, we've never seen a moment quite like this one. Between geopolitical pressures, wellbeing challenges and the ongoing work of post-pandemic recovery, schools already have full plates. And now AI arrives too, with its wave of tools, promises, pressure and panic.

The Senate and Assembly Education Committees met this week, with the Senate Committee working through a long agenda – more than thirty bills. A handful of those bills are of particular interest to local educational agencies (LEAs). Specifically, bills dealing with paid pregnancy leave, mandatory sunset dates on new reporting requirements, and comprehensive school safety plans all moved forward this week.

Join the International Baccalaureate for a free, one‑day Principal Roundtable designed for California school principals. 

What to expect:

Interactive workshops focused on Programme Development Plan, Strategic Thinking, Etc. 
Meaningful networking with fellow school leaders
Insights from Sean Rankin, Director of Stakeholder Success, and Cindy Farrar, Director of Professional Learning

Open to register

Happy Spring!

The UC A-G Course Management Portal is open for course submissions and updates. This is the time to work with your school and district to ensure your school A-G list accurately reflects your high school Middle Years Program, Diploma Program and Career Program course offerings for 2026-2027.

If your school would like to submit any new MYP, DP or CP courses, please contact
Dorothy Battenfeld, [email protected] Teacher stipends are available for courses submitted and approved during the Primary Phase.

Open to continue to links.

Four informative updates on:

Governor Releases Education Budget Trailer Bill

Legislature Takes Aim at Social Media Companies

Congress Finalizes FY 2026 Education Funding

LAO Weighs in on Governor

Newsom's Charter School Proposal

Open for links

Anna Pamel returns to host this roundtable sharing insights from her years of experience and recent professional upskilling

We hope you can join us!

CAWS congratulates Katie and thanks her for sharing the innovative and inspiring ways she brings the IB Learner Profile to life in her classroom and school. Thanks as well to all the new followers joining us on Instagram!

MEET KATIE

My name is Katie Pelle and I have been an educator for 24 years, 19 of them at La Cumbre Junior High School. I taught English and Social Studies for 15 years to 7th and 8th graders and have been in various TOSA positions over the last 4 years. I am now a full-time IB Coordinator.

We want to make sure you’re aware of several opportunities for your educator workforce, including grant applications and an opportunity to learn more about developing sustainable residency programs.

Open for information on: National Board Subsidy Application Now Available, Request for Applications – Teacher and Counselor Residency Grants and SRTAC and LPI Present - Meeting the Challenge: Strategies for Sustainable Teacher Residencies.

A notice was sent from IBO with the request that CAWS encourages our amazing educators to apply for their Community Inspiration Awards. Many of your innovative, inspiring and inclusive contributions to the life long learning of your students came to mind when I read about this opportunity.

The window is small with applications due next Friday, November 14 but I am confident that if California applications are submitted one of you will be selected. You are the best!!

5:00PM - 6:00PM PDT

Join fellow coordinators and heads of schools to explore the process of continuous improvement driven by the Inquiry, Action, Reflection cycle! Discover resources, tools and mindsets that lead to student impact through the Programme Development Plan process.

*Help CAWS celebrate our first IB Training in beautiful San Diego!

*Enjoy the end of winter in the city rated #1 in the United States.

*Train during the day and enjoy the nearby sights when you are done.

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