The brief describes California Education Partners’ multistage approach to district systems change that helps address persistent barriers to improvement.

A survey of school superintendents provides estimates of the fiscal and other costs of culturally divisive conflicts that are disrupting school districts, schools, and classrooms.

A study investigating the impacts of LCFF-induced increases in per-pupil spending on student achievement and behavioral outcomes.

An op-ed arguing for and offering creative suggestions for schools to adopt whole-child approaches.

A webpage about the fight for equitable school funding and the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in California.

A comprehensive state-level policy roadmap to ensure that all California children have the necessary supports to reach their full potential.

A sample joint board resolution template for K-12 and community college district (CCD) boards to commit to dual enrollment.

A brochure for K-12 and community college district leaders with recommendations for expanding dual enrollment access in their schools and communities.

An overview of the Deeper Learning Dozen experience.

A collection of public engagement resources to support adoption of the Local Control and Accountability Plan.

An interactive map of stories about community schools and the impact they're having across the United States.

A multimedia publication from the UCLA Center for Community Schooling featuring public scholarship to inform the collective struggle for democracy, justice, and public education.

A policy brief providing guidance for district leaders on approaches to shifting their own leadership to support flourishing community schools.

A fact sheet highlighting the shortage of bilingual education teachers in California, and emphasizing the importance of addressing this issue to ensure that all students, particularly those with home language assets, have access to an education that promotes biliteracy, offering cognitive benefits and increased competitiveness in the workforce.

An article exploring how a leadership preparation partnership between a university and an urban high school fosters learning across candidates, school district leaders, and partner faculty.

A 17-episode series of podcasts exploring ideas at the intersection of education, equity, and philanthropy that point us towards a radical re-envisioning of our education system.

An exploratory case study sharing the stories and strategies of two school districts that are committed to student-led learning, community schooling, and whole child education as well as supporting teachers as leaders.

A report presenting recommendations for improving implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula.

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.

A brief examining the degree to which the partisan leaning of the communities surrounding schools is related to important social and political dynamics in the schools.