Framework/Guide
Linked Learning Gold Certification Standards
Linked Learning Alliance
A set of standards for assessing college and career preparation programs.
Tag: District Reform
Webinar / Video / Podcast
LCFF: San Diego Case Study
University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools
A 3-minute video about the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula at Kearny High School in the San Diego Unified School District.
Research/Report
California Can Be a Model for Teacher-Led Change
University of South Carolina, College of Education
An article about Pomona Unified School District's shift towards teacher collaboration and peer coaching as a means to improve teaching quality, student achievement, and retention rates, highlighting the positive impact of such initiatives and calling for broader implementation across districts.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Dive into Deep Learning: Tools for Engagement
Michael Fullan Enterprises Inc.
A book that lays out a framework for deep learning that provides a pathway to develop the six global competencies needed to flourish in a complex world: character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.
Research/Report
School Resources and the Local Control Funding Formula
Public Policy Institute of California
A report studying evidence of the effects of the Local Control Funding Formula on the distribution of educational resources across districts and schools in California.
Research/Report
Measuring Parent Engagement
Families In Schools
A brief detailing key findings from an analysis of California school districts' approaches to parent and family engagement.
Framework/Guide
We Shake Hands at the Door
WestEd
A case study of how relationships are driving improvement in Chula Vista.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
College and Career Readiness Promising Practice – Celebrating Student Efforts
Education Trust, Inc.
A peek into schools and districts across California that have taken intentional steps to celebrate student efforts in order to increase opportunities and supports for underrepresented students of color, low-income students, and English learner students to graduate high school prepared for college and career.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
College and Career Readiness Promising Practice – Making A-G the Default Curriculum
Education Trust, Inc.
A peek into schools and districts across California that have taken intentional steps to make A-g the default curriculum in order to increase opportunities and supports for underrepresented students of color, low-income students, and English learner students to graduate high school prepared for college and career.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
College and Career Readiness Promising Practice – Meaningful External Partnerships
Education Trust, Inc.
A peek into schools and districts across California that have taken intentional steps to build powerful external partnerships in order to increase opportunities and supports for underrepresented students of color, low-income students, and English learner students to graduate high school prepared for college and career.
Framework/Guide
Hidden Figures: A Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid
Education Trust, Inc.
A framework identifying five components of success–insights from diverse, cutting-edge districts and schools about best practices and strategies that are helping to close equity gaps.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Promising Practice in Action: Create and Foster Learning Experiences that Honor Students’ Humanity
Education Trust, Inc.
A brief profile describing how Vintage High School, part of Napa Valley Unified School District, helps students build college-going identities by deliberately taking steps to understand and value the cultures of the students, families, and communities that they serve.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Promising Practice in Action: Developing Meaningful Partnerships with Community Based Organizations, Colleges/Universities, and Local Industry Partners
Education Trust, Inc.
A brief profile describing how California school districts are building deep partnerships with local community-based organizations, college and universities, and local industry partners.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Promising Practice in Action: Establish District-Wide Data Systems to Monitor Students’ Academic Progress
Education Trust, Inc.
A brief profile describing how Whittier Union High School District has harnessed the power of data to support student interventions and success.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Promising Practice in Action: Invest In and Retain Teachers and Leaders to Create a Culture of Learning and Support
Education Trust, Inc.
A brief profile describing how Whittier Union High School District creates an environment where teachers and school leaders feel valued and supported.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Promising Practice in Action: Making A-G the Default Curriculum
Education Trust, Inc.
A brief profile describing how five California schools and districts are successfully using a-g as the default curriculum by considering how pre-existing systemic barriers prevent students from accessing and succeeding in the course sequence.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Promising Practice in Action: Restructure the School Day to Meet Students’ Individual Needs
Education Trust, Inc.
A brief profile describing how Alta Loma High School, part of Chaffey Joint Union High School District, built the Alta Loma Academy Program as a response to a deep analysis of student achievement data which showed that the school was not meeting students' academic needs.
Graphic/Infographic
What’s Next: Designing a Cradle-to-Career Data System for an Equitable California
Education Trust, Inc.
An infographic from Our Data For The People outlining 5 key equity principles to guide the development of a strong data system.
Framework/Guide
LAUSD Micro-Credentialing Program Page
Educators for Excellence
A website with information about Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)'s research- and competency-based micro-credentialing program.
Research/Report
FosterEd, Antelope Valley Progress Report Year One
National Center for Youth Law
An analysis of the educational data from the 2018-2019 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.