In a move designed to strengthen the longstanding relationship between student leadership and athletics, the CADA Board has adopted Policy 13.9, which formally defines the role, responsibilities, and term...

As the school year winds down and we juggle yearbook distribution, prom, graduation, senior events, next year’s registration, banquets, and end-of-year budgets, one acronym keeps popping up: GASB (Governmental...

California's Commission on Teacher Credentialing has approved revised Standards for the Teaching Profession, set to take effect in the 2025–26 school year. These updates emphasize culturally responsive...

The conversation around gender participation in high school athletics is evolving rapidly. Recent federal mandates and state decisions have put schools and athletic organizations at the forefront of this...

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has a long and complex history in the United States, reflecting the nation's evolving stance on gender equality.  First proposed in 1923 by suffragist Alice Paul, the...

High school athletics play a vital role in shaping student character, fostering teamwork, and building school spirit. Yet, these benefits depend on a foundation of fairness and equity, upheld through rules...

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...