Tag: California

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Fresno Unified LCAP: What We Want to See for Students & Community

Californians for Justice

A handout advocating for what students and community members of Fresno Unified School District want to see in their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

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Ed Trust-West/UnidosUS California Parent Poll Toplines and Data Charts

Education Trust, Inc.

The results of an August 2018 poll from The Education Trust—West (ETW) and UnidosUS asking California parents of color about their priorities for the state's next governor.

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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2017 Results

Education Trust, Inc.

An analysis, infograms, and a slide deck of the 2017 National Association of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, examining how California fares across the board for historically underserved students and in comparison to the rest of the country.

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Paving the Path to College Aid: Expanding Access to the Cal Grant Program

Education Trust, Inc.

A research brief examining promising practices for increasing Cal Grant application rates.

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Student Achievement Analysis: Results of the 2017-18 Smarter Balanced Assessments

Education Trust, Inc.

An analysis and summary of key data points from the 2017-18 California Department of Education's college- and career-readiness aligned assessments, the California Assessment of Student Performance Progress (CAASPP).

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Unlocking Learning II: Math as a Lever for English Learner Equity

Education Trust, Inc.

A report about using math as a level for English learner opportunities in California, based on an in-depth analysis of what has worked well in high-performing schools, offering specific practice and policy recommendations at the school, district, and state level.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

What’s Next: A Policy Agenda for Education Equity in California

Education Trust, Inc.

The Education Trust-West's 2018 Policy Agenda, which specifies 7 key policy priorities for the organization in K-12 and postsecondary education.

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Progress in Los Angeles Schools – Rigor, Fairness, and Engaging Families

Educators for Excellence

A report tracking the results of the local control funding formula (LCFF) in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) between 2013 and 2018.

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LAUSD Linked Learning Portfolio Defense

Envision Schools

A website toolkit for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)'s Linked Learning Portfolio Defense, an assessment approach in which students assemble a portfolio of work that demonstrates how they've met the standards of the district's Graduate Profile.

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Local Control and Accountability Plan Samples

Public Advocates

A collection of materials for building a Local Control Accountability Plan campaign including letters, complaints, press releases, social media posts, op-eds, blog posts, and board comments.

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Funding for LCFF Community Engagement Initiative: A Win for Grassroots Groups Across the State

Californians for Justice

A blog post reflecting on the signing of the 2018-2019 California state budget, which included $28.3 million to enhance community engagement in the Local Control Funding Formula, highlighting the advocacy efforts of the Defend and Mend Coalition and emphasizing the importance of partnerships between communities and legislators for equitable education implementation.

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California School Dashboard

Public Advocates

A handout presenting data on measuring school success based on a wider range of information on student outcomes.

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Resources Often Don’t Match Rhetoric For Restorative Justice In California Schools

Children Now

An article exploring the rise of restorative justice in California schools as an alternative to traditional punitive disciplinary measures, highlighting how some school districts are not allocating sufficient resources to support and implement restorative justice practices, which may hinder its effectiveness and lead to backlash.

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Equality Alliance for LA Kids Resources

Catalyst California

A collection of resources for promoting equity in education funding.

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African-American Students Would Get Extra Aid Under California’s K-12 Funding Formula In Proposal Before Legislature

Children Now

An article about California bill AB 2635, which proposed additional funding for California districts with African-American students to address the persistent low academic achievement of these students and correct the failure of the existing Local Control Funding Formula in addressing their needs.

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Facing Unprepared Kindergartners, A Rural School District Restores Preschool For All

Children Now

An article describing how the Lindsay Unified School District in California implemented universal preschool, allowing every child from birth to 4 years old, regardless of family income, to attend a preschool program for free, with the aim of preparing students for kindergarten and reducing disparities in early learning opportunities.

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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education 2018

Public Policy Institute of California

A report based on findings from a statewide survey on K-12 education conducted in 2019 in California.

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Silent Recession

WestEd

A investigation of why California school districts are underwater despite increases in funding.

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Districts Must Do More To Reduce Low-Income Schools’ Share Of Inexperienced, Ineffective Teachers Under New Federal Law

Children Now

An article about California's efforts to address disparities in student achievement and the distribution of experienced and effective teachers in schools, as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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How Trump Repeal Of Obama-Era School Discipline Guidelines Could Affect California

Children Now

An article discussing the potential repeal of Obama-era school discipline reform guidance by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and its impact on California's discipline reform efforts, with civil rights and youth advocates expressing concern over the possible consequences for students of color and those with disabilities.

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