A brief outlining how expanded learning programs can provide valuable support to schools and students, and how districts could leverage current funding and system flexibilities in building out their school reopening plans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A brief describing how community schools strategies can be used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A blog post arguing that a failure of imagination may have been the greatest barrier to opening schools in ways that provide the best learning conditions for students during the pandemic.

A brief on student perspectives of challenges and opportunities they face as they pursue college and career readiness in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A guide to engaging in the Learning Continuity Plan development process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A policy analysis providing data and guidance in response to California Governor Newsom's July 2020 announcement that all K-12 schools in California counties with rising COVID-19 infections would be required to teach remotely.

A report describing the challenges faced by low-income young people of color in cities and their limited involvement in city planning processes, and proposing an equity-driven framework to guide and assess meaningful engagement, with a focus on resilience in the face of adversity and climate change, highlighting the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) initiative as a case study for fostering relationships between civic leaders and young people and creating more inclusive and innovative approaches to city planning.

A research brief offering insights into the importance of engaging young people in local government decision-making processes, highlighting the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) approach as a powerful way to integrate youth voices in long-range regional planning.

The results of a poll that tested a long list of potential concerns among parents amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and found academic concerns rose to the top.

The results of an online survey among 800 parents of children in California public schools from October 1st – 7th, 2020.

A report exploring the state of the STEM teacher pipeline in California, and the disparate impact that shortages have on students of color.

A progress report of the National Center for Youth Law's learning, collaboration and achievements associated with their Contra Costa County demonstrate site focused on improving educational outcomes for students in foster care.

An analysis of the educational data from the 2019-2020 school year of the Center for Youth Law's work in Los Angeles County in partnership with Palmdale School District to support the individual needs of children in foster care and systems change at a district level.

An analysis of the educational data from the second year of the Center for Youth Law's community-based work in Santa Clara County to support system-impacted young people.

A brief arguing that it is more difficult for schools with facilities in poor condition to effectively implement COVID-19 mitigation measures, meaning students and staff attending these schools will face greater health risks.

A report and toolkit that school system leaders can use to create conditions for principals to be instructional leaders.

A policy and practice brief sharing insights and examples of school districts implementing continuous improvement.

A policy and practice brief on one school's approach to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) using an inclusive core instructional program based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning.

A series of concrete, actionable ideas for how local and state education leaders can ensure that California's English learner and dual language learner (DLL) students were considered in return to school in fall 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

An op-ed advocating for Assembly Bill 1835, intended to close a loophole and ensure LCFF funds are distributed to disadvantage students.