Grantee Resources

Tag: California

Research/Report

California’s Hidden Gem: An Introduction and Overview of California’s Adult Education System

New Ways to Work

A overview of key features and elements of California adult education programs, with a focus on the Los Angeles basin, published to promote broader awareness of their value as well as to posit the importance of strategic partnerships and greater collaboration between adult education programs, county and city workforce development agencies, community-based organizations, and other entities providing services to adults.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Is California Adequately & Equitably Investing in its Public School Facilities?

University of California, Berkeley

A blog post summarizing the findings of a study conducted by the Center for Cities and Schools at the University of Berkeley, which assesses the adequacy and equity of investments in California's public school facilities, and provides recommendations for the state leadership to improve their investment practices in order to support high-quality, equitable education and address issues related to aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and limited capital funding opportunities.

Webinar / Video / Podcast

Trauma-Informed Education: What governance teams need to know

California School Boards Association

A webinar to help governance teams understand the principles and strategies of equity-centered, trauma-informed education so that they can effectively support their local students, staff, and families as they navigate a range of mental health challenges and ongoing pandemic recovery.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

California School News February 2023

California School Boards Association

A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on Gov. Newsom's January 2023 budget proposal.

Research/Report

San José Public Library Foundation 2023 Impact Report

San José Public Library Foundation

A short impact report featuring images, graphics, charts, and words from 2023 about the SJ Aspires program, which partners directly with San José high school to give students the opportunity to claim scholarship dollars that they can use for education after high school by completing activities aligned with college and career readiness.

Policy Brief/Proposal

First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2023-24 State Budget

California Budget & Policy Center

A report outlining key pieces of the 2023-24 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts amid the first budget shortfall of his tenure.