Tool / Toolkit
School of Origin Transportation Funding
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to accessing new public funding in California to support transportation to and from school for youth in foster care.
Tag: District Reform
Story / Case Study / Commentary
How Deeper Learning Can Transform Schools
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
An article describing the efforts of the Deeper Learning Dozen (DLD)'s work to transform education systems by creating equitable, accessible deeper learning experiences for students and teachers, guided by principles of equity, symmetry in adult and student learning, and leadership acceleration.
Framework/Guide
Linked Learning Certification Portal Getting Started Guide
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide to the Linked Learning certification platform.
Research/Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles Unified School District’s Student Equity Needs Index
Los Angeles Unified School District
A report summarizing findings of the Student Equity Needs Index (SENI) conducted by the Los Angeles Unified School District to inform implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration
Michael Fullan Enterprises Inc.
A book that speaks directly to school leaders' hearts and advocates for the development of two qualities to bring back hope for the future of education: "spirit work" and the science of collaboration.
Policy Brief/Proposal
California Community Schools Partnership Program: A Transformational Opportunity for Whole Child Education
Learning Policy Institute
A brief examining key elements of the California Community Schools Partnership Program.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Policy Brief: Targeted K–12 Funding and Student Outcomes
Public Policy Institute of California
A fact sheet summarizing how the Local Control Funding Formula is used by school districts to target funding for high-need schools.
Research/Report
Targeted K–12 Funding and Student Outcomes
Public Policy Institute of California
A report evaluating the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula as a policy tool for targeting funding for high-need schools.
Tool / Toolkit
Best Practices Guide for Developing a District System to Improve Education Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to help school districts create systems and practices to consistently implement education for youth in foster care.
Policy Brief/Proposal
COVID-19 Federal Relief Funding
Community Schools Learning Exchange
A brief summarizing uses of new federal aid to support systemic and sustainable school health and wellness strategies.
Tool / Toolkit
Behaviors of Learning and Teaching Continuum
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A rubric document designed to support teachers in achieving college and career readiness for all students by reflecting on their practices and progress in six key descriptors of linked learning.
Tool / Toolkit
Leadership Community of Practice Continuum
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework describing the Leadership Community of Practice Continuum, and the collaborative practices, culture, and supports needed to sustain this work.
Tool / Toolkit
Overview of ConnectED Resources
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
An introduction to and chart describing the resources on offer from ConnectED to support districts, schools, and others who are interested in taking a linked learning approach to college and career readiness.
Tool / Toolkit
Pathway Community of Practice Continuum
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework describing the Pathway Community of Practice Continuum, and the collaborative practices, culture, and supports needed to sustain this work.
Tool / Toolkit
Pathway Framework
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework for teacher teams and their district and community partners aiming to develop high-quality linked learning pathways.
Tool / Toolkit
Site Leader Framework
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework for school leaders addressing the leadership work of the principal as the central leader of the school.
Tool / Toolkit
Minimizing Misinformation About History and Social Studies: A Brief Guide for School Board Members
Learn from History
A guide to help school board members minimize distraction and disruption related to misinformation about history and social studies, and keep the focus on students and what they need.
Tool / Toolkit
Minimizing Misinformation About History and Social Studies: A Brief Guide for School System Leaders
Learn from History
A guide to help school system leaders minimize distraction and disruption related to misinformation about history and social studies, and keep the focus on students and what they need.
Tool / Toolkit
A Linked Learning Guide for Pathway Educators and School Leaders
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide to designing and implementing high-quality college and career pathways using the Linked Learning approach.
Tool / Toolkit
A Linked Learning Guide for School District Leaders
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide for school districts to develop and implement plans for Linked Learning.