News Briefs | FYI
May 20, 2024
Survey reveals seniors’ views about college preparation
Two-thirds of graduating seniors surveyed in California said they felt prepared for college, according to a newly released policy brief that reveals perspectives from the Class of 2023 on the transition to college.
In spring 2023, the California Education Lab at the University of California, Davis, partnered with the California Student Aid Commission to document the experiences of high school seniors. A web-based survey was sent to all seniors statewide who had submitted the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application for the 2023–24 academic year.
The data collected offers insights into the seniors’ preparation, plans, and concerns for college prior to enrollment, as well as variations in their responses based upon demographic subgroup, such as race/ethnicity, gender identity and parental education level.
The survey also asked students to rate their concerns about going to college, and being able to afford tuition, fees and living expenses topped the list of things the Class of 2023 is “very worried” about.
“The high school graduating class of 2023 represents yet another cohort of students for whom schooling was marked by unprecedented disruption, characterized by extended remote learning at the onset of high school due to a global pandemic,” the authors write. “As such, these students’ experiences and how they may have shaped students’ plans and preparation for college represent an important marker of the transition from high school to college for recent graduating cohorts.”
Read the full report at edpolicyinca.org/publications/transition-college.
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ACSA seeks proposals for Personnel & Negotiations
ACSA invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2024 Personnel & Negotiations Symposium, to be held Sept. 24-27. This year’s event will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in Burlingame. Proposed presentations on the topics of HR and negotiations will be evaluated on how relevant and practical the presentation will be to members and attendees. In addition, presentations will be evaluated on description of clear, measurable learning outcomes. Proposals should provide evidence to support that the workshop is relevant, timely and likely to contribute to professional development of attendees. Proposals are due Friday, June 21. Visit bit.ly/PersonnelCFP for details and to submit your proposal.
Nominate exemplary leaders for women’s award
Nominations are now being accepted for ACSA’s Exemplary Woman in Education Award, which will be presented at the 2024 Women in School Leadership Forum, held Sept. 18-20 in Carlsbad. ACSA is seeking nominations for outstanding women in educational leadership. The nominee should serve as a role model for other women and demonstrate a passion for the profession, a commitment to grow and develop others (seeking mentors to better herself and by becoming a mentor to others) and a demonstrated desire to give back through public and/or community service. The nominee should also be an advocate for the value of school administrators and contribute to the improvement of the profession while also demonstrating effective crisis leadership during unprecedented times. Nominee must be an ACSA member to qualify. Visit acsa.org/womensaward to submit your nomination by Friday, May 31.