--- title: California School Trending Topics description: The latest happenings in property & casualty and employee benefits for schools throughout California --- [![logo_head](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_head.png?width=170&name=logo_head.png)](https://www.keenan.com) - [View All Articles](https://trending-topics.keenan.com) - [P&C](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) - [Employee Benefits](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/employee-benefits) [![SUBSCRIBE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5361555/fd0810f6-07b7-431b-8d31-3c01f3f35b06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5361555/fd0810f6-07b7-431b-8d31-3c01f3f35b06) CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS **TRENDING TOPICS** ### I’d like to learn more about Campaign Creators! ## [Best Practices for Managing Out of State/Out of Country Field Trips](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/field-trips) Published on October 18, 2024   [![Best Practices for Managing Out of State/Out of Country Field Trips](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/241017_FieldTrips.jpg)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/field-trips) There’s no better way to learn than through real-world experiences. Field trips can expose kids to different cultures, viewpoints, and lifestyles, which can help them develop tolerance and empathy while expanding their social awareness.   [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/field-trips) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [Navigating Insurance Coverage for School Sports Programs](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/school-sports-programs) Published on September 16, 2024   [![Navigating Insurance Coverage for School Sports Programs](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240912_SchoolSports.jpg)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/school-sports-programs) There’s no denying the importance of sports programs on public school campuses. From staying fit to forming life-long friendships, student-athletes can find a community at their school, and everyone else finds comradery cheering for their school team. However, these athletes run the risk of getting hurt playing these sports, leaving parents and public schools grappling with the costs of their injuries.   [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/school-sports-programs) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [How to Best Address the Risks of Using AI in the Classroom](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/artificial-intelligence) Published on August 29, 2024   [![How to Best Address the Risks of Using AI in the Classroom ](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240829_AI.jpg)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/artificial-intelligence) Next time your child comes home reporting that their teacher is acting robotic, you might want to hear them out. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of modern education, prompting parents and educators to consider the risks involved in the widespread implementation of AI in the classroom. According to a Forbes survey from[June 2024,](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/07/01/the-use-of-ai-in-education-understanding-the-students-perspective/#:~:text=As%20artificial%20intelligence%20(AI)%20continues,use%20AI%20in%20their%20classrooms.) 60% of educators already use AI tools in their curriculum. [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/artificial-intelligence) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [Heat Illness Awareness for Student Athletics](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/heat-illness-awareness) Published on August 15, 2024   [![Heat Illness Awareness for Student Athletics](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/220815_HeatIllness.png)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/heat-illness-awareness) In the hot summer sun, student-athletes risk overextending themselves to a dangerous degree. Football players in thick padding or soccer players running non-stop for 90+ minutes are some of the most susceptible victims of heat stroke, death, and all kinds of life-threatening illnesses as a result of overexposure and overexertion in the heat. [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/heat-illness-awareness) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [Addressing Food Insecurity During Summer Break](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/food-insecurity) Published on June 26, 2024   [![Addressing Food Insecurity During Summer Break](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240627_FoodInsecurity.jpg)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/food-insecurity) School holidays and summer break can be a joyous time for some students – free days for video games, sports, and relaxing. But for others, having no access to meals can leave them food insecure for months. [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/food-insecurity) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [Blanket and Electronic Waivers: A Safety Net for Schools](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/blanket-waivers) Published on May 9, 2024   [![Blanket and Electronic Waivers: A Safety Net for Schools](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240509_BlanketWaivers.png)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/blanket-waivers) What Are Blanket Waivers? Blanket waivers are broad, all-encompassing agreements covering various activities or events. These waivers serve as a safety net for schools, offering protection against potential legal claims arising from various school-related activities. Whether it’s a field trip, a sports event, or a school-sponsored outing, blanket waivers provide a layer of defense. [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/blanket-waivers) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [From Glitz to Guidelines: Prom Safety to Create a Safe Memory](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/prom-safety) Published on April 24, 2024   [![Prom Safety to Create a Safe Memory](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240425_PromNight.png)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/prom-safety) For most teens in high school, prom is more than just a dance; it's the most important time of the year. Students meticulously coordinate their “promposal,” securing matching suits or dresses with their dates – oftentimes at a costly premium. They search for the perfect prom brooch and gather with friends for a pre-prom celebration. The effort invested in planning and savoring this momentous occasion ensures that it remains etched in students’ memories, whether as a cherished highlight or a cautionary tale. [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/prom-safety) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [First Amendment Auditors: Protecting Your District & Board Meetings](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/first-amendment-auditors) Published on March 20, 2024   [![First Amendment Auditors](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240321_FirstAmendmentAuditors.png)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/first-amendment-auditors) In today's digital age, board meetings are no longer just about policy and decision-making. They have become potential battlegrounds for clashing ideas and flashing cameras.   [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/first-amendment-auditors) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [Navigating the School Commute: Exploring Alternatives Amidst Bus Driver Shortages](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/school-commute) Published on March 7, 2024   [![](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240306_SchoolCommute.jpg)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/school-commute) For most parents across the U.S., 6:30 - 8:30 A.M. is crunch time. This crucial two-hour window involves packing lunches, ringing alarm clocks, and the general chaos of getting their kids up and ready to start their journey to school, often just before they need to head to work. It's the morning routine before the morning routine.  [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/school-commute) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) ## [New Mandates for Workplace Violence Prevention Plans - SB 553](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/sb553) Published on February 21, 2024   [![New Mandates for Workplace Violence Prevention Plans - SB 553](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/hubfs/Trending%20Topics/Blog%20Hero%20Images/2024/240222_SB553.png)](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/sb553) According to the US Department of Labor, approximately two million people throughout the country are victims of non-fatal violence at the workplace each year. Starting January 1, 2025, a new bill will go into effect that hopes to protect employees from workplace violence and mandate employers to substantiate their protocols when a work dispute takes place.  [Read More](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/sb553) Topics: [property & casualty](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/tag/property-casualty) [All posts](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/all) [Next](https://trending-topics.keenan.com/page/2) ### Subscribe to The Chronicles of Marketing Newsletter ## Stay Current with the Latest Trending Topics If there's one guarantee to working in the school industry, it's change. Subscribe to Keenan's bi-monthly Trending Topics newsletter to stay informed of the latest news and updates. - - - - - - © 2019 Keenan & Associates • CA Insurance License No. 0451271 - [Privacy Policy](https://www.keenan.com/Privacy-Statement) - [Legal Notice](https://www.keenan.com/Legal-Notice) - [Disclosure](https://www.keenan.com/Disclosure-Policy)