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News & insights from the Coalition
Updates, perspectives, and notes from the field — written for and by the people leading California’s high schools.
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July 6, 2026
Why our conference theme is High Schools in the Age of AI
A note from Ron Carruth on the 2026 State Conference — October 25–27 at the Embassy Suites in Sacramento — and why this is the year to talk about AI.
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One family of leadership, two distinct roles: the Coalition and the Network, explained
Why high school leaders interact with two organizations — the advocacy Coalition and the Network that manages its administration — and why the separation matters.
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Fall preview: the Instructional Leaders Meeting, August 27–28
The first Coalition meeting of the fall brings instructional leaders to Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach for two days of working conversation.
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Fall preview: the Superintendents Meeting, September 3–4
Two days in Seal Beach with the people who hold your job — the Superintendents Meeting returns to Old Ranch Country Club September 3–4.
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Fall preview: the Human Resource Leaders Meeting, September 10–11
California’s high school HR leaders meet September 10–11 in Seal Beach — two days on the people side of running a district.
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Fall preview: the Business Leaders Meeting, September 24–25
Chief business officials close out the fall season September 24–25 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach.
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