As we kick off another exciting school year, it's time to dust off those costumes and get creative for our high school dress-up days. Whether you're a fan of classic favorites or ready to try something...

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...

By the spring of 1936, John Steinbeck’s life was on an upward trajectory. Fresh off the commercial success of his 1935 novel Tortilla Flat, Steinbeck and his wife, Carol, were building a new home in...

When I first joined CADA, I had the privilege of meeting Bob Burton, affectionately known as "Mr. Energy," from Fallbrook High School. A lifelong activities director, Bob authored Spirit Works...Turn It...

From February 26 to March 1, 2025, the Town & Country Resort in San Diego transformed into a vibrant hub of unity and inspiration as the California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA) hosted...

Are you looking for an amazing way to jumpstart your school year? CADA offers an amazing Summer Leadership Camp that is the ultimate blend of fun, growth, and inspiration—for both students and advisors....

The Master Activity Advisor Certificate Program is something you definitely want to take advantage of as it is more than just a typical professional development! It is a way for new and experienced advisors...

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...

Aesop’s fables have long been a source of timeless wisdom, and The Lion, the Tiger, and the Vulture is no exception. This powerful tale teaches a valuable lesson about scarcity versus abundance and how...

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...

Note to the Reader: I asked several Activities Directors from schools across California; public, private, and religious, about how they close the year at their Banquets, Installations, and Ceremonies....

Homecoming in American high schools has roots dating back to the early 20th century, with the University of Missouri being credited with the first official Homecoming in 1911. Originally, it was a college...