K-12 November Update: Family Literacy Month, Community Activities, and Webinars!

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November 2025

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Green Friday: Free Outdoor Activities!

The day after Thanksgiving, County Parks invites San Diegans to trade shopping trips for outdoor adventures and celebrate Green Friday! Enjoy free outdoor activities across the region with your family and friends. All events are open to residents and visitors of every age, interest, and ability—at no cost to attend. Join from Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30 for nature hikes, workshops, volunteer events, and more!

Public Health Updates

Ban on Ultra-Processed Food in Schools

Governor Newsom recently signed a first-in-the-nation law to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches. The legislation establishes new nutrition standards intended to reduce the use of highly processed ingredients in school meals. This move is expected to improve student's overall health and encourage better eating habits from a young age.

Keep Your Family Lead-Safe

Lead can be dangerous for babies and toddlers, making it hard for them to learn. While many leaded products have been phased out, lead may still be found in and around older homes and buildings, in certain jobs and hobbies, and some consumer products, remedies, and foods. Learn some tips to keep your family lead-safe.

Toolkit Hub for Respiratory Viruses

A new CDPH Respiratory Viruses Communications Toolkit Hub is available with resources about general respiratory virus prevention, COVID-19 vaccines, flu vaccines, and RSV immunization. This centralized hub offers up-to-date information, vaccine guidance, and prevention tips to help healthcare providers, schools, and communities stay informed.

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National Family Literacy Month

November is National Family Literacy Month—a great time to encourage reading at home and in the classroom. Encouraging children to read regularly supports their development and academic success, especially during the holiday season when families have more time together. Educators can also use this time to explore development opportunities and try new tools to support reading engagement.

Free Wellness Webinar for School Staff

Boost Collaborative is having a free Let's Make Wellness Work: Simple Steps to Big Impact Webinar on mindfulness and simple ways to support wellness for youth and staff. Made for afterschool and education leaders, this session will give you practical tools and ideas to make lasting improvements in your program or school. This webinar will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 am.

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Supporting Kids' Mental Health

Parents play a key role in helping kids manage stress, build resilience, and stay away from unhealthy coping strategies like underage drinking. Ask, Listen, Learn offers free tools and resources, including videos, discussion guides, and activities, to help families start conversations about mental health and support healthy choices.

SDCOE Community Resources

SDCOE has complied community resources and information to help school staff support families who may still be experiencing challenges following the recent federal government shutdown. These resources are designed to connect families with important support services such as food assistance, financial aid, and counseling. By equipping staff with these tools, SDCOE aims to ensure families have helpful resources during this time.

Telebriefing

Next Telebriefing - December 2 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The next Education Sector K-12 telebriefing will be on December 2, 2025.

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