Matthew Soeth recently sat down with youth safety expert Anne Collier to have a conversation about the social media helpline they both started in 2015. Online and offline drama are prominent in schools...

Phone-Free School Act The conversation around smartphones and their impact on student learning and mental health is evolving rapidly. On September 23, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly...

The 2024 FCMAT Associated Student Body (ASB) Manual includes several important updates compared to the 2015 ASB Manual. These updates reflect changes in laws, regulations, and best practices for managing...

The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at protecting children and adolescents from harmful online content and practices. Here are the top 10 key areas...

With all things Student Leadership, we should all know how we are to stay out of trouble when it comes to bookkeeping.  FCMAT has some steadfast rules that allow you to follow best practices.  While...

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has several new rules for 2024: Heat stress guidelines:  Effective July 1, 2024, CIF-member schools must schedule outdoor practices during...

As we continue to prioritize student-athlete safety, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has introduced a new rule centered around the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index. This index is...

It's always good to keep up on Ed Code and State Allowances. Section 41010 of the Education Code requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to follow the definitions, instructions, and procedures in...

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) plays a vital role in organizing and managing high school sports across the state. While its primary focus has traditionally been on athletic competitions,...