Tag: High School Design

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A Snapshot of Postsecondary Access and Opportunity in California

Institute for Higher Education Policy

This brief offers a snapshot of the strategies California has employed to expand postsecondary access without race-conscious policies or practices.

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A New Vision for Adolescent Learning and Well-Being

In this study, Sarah Fine, Santiago Rincón-Gallardo, and Michael Fullan examine the pioneering work of six California education systems—Lindsay Unified, Oakland Unified, Fresno Unified, Shasta County Office of Education, Monterey Peninsula Unified, and Anaheim Union High School District—that leveraged an influx of state funding to drive systemic transformations in secondary education.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Community-Connected Redesign at Fremont High School

Learning Policy Institute

This brief tells the story of Fremont High School's redesign journey from an isolated campus with severe underenrollment to a vibrant community school where students have access to authentic, community-connected learning and families hold power on campus.

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Community Schools Impact on Student Outcomes: Evidence From California

Learning Policy Institute

This study evaluates the impact of the California Community Schools Partnership Program on student outcomes, including attendance, suspensions, and academic achievement.

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Community Schools Certification: An Approach for Implementation

Learning Policy Institute

As community schools increasingly operate at scale, this report describes how the process of certification can guide learning and support quality implementation across a system.

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Developing a Healthy School Climate in Community Schools

Learning Policy Institute

This report highlights five key dimensions of healthy school climate, offers research-based strategies to develop a healthy climate in community schools, and shares concrete illustrations of climate-oriented, high-leverage practices being implemented in existing community schools.

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Webinar / Video / Podcast

Rooted in Oakland: A Community School Takes Shape

Community Concern Films

This short film tells the story of Fremont High School, and the work of the school community to reimagine itself to better meet the needs of students, families, and educators.

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Framework/Guide

Learner-Centered Ecosystem

Learner-Centered Collaborative

This resource outlines a new framework for education systems and learning experiences to create a learner-centered paradigm that brings out the best in each and every learner.

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Cultivating Relationships in Secondary Schools: Structures That Matter

Learning Policy Institute

This brief highlights structures that can foster relationship-building among students, teachers, and families in secondary schools.

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Cultivating Relationships in Secondary Classrooms: Practices That Matter

Learning Policy Institute

This brief elevates the approaches that secondary school educators and staff can use to put relationships and caring at the center of their classroom practice.

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Navigating Change: Strategies to Strengthen California High Schools Amid Declining Enrollment

Bellwether

A report providing guidance on how districts in California and elsewhere can respond to declining enrollment in ways that strengthen high schools.

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Redesigning High School: 10 Features for Success

Learning Policy Institute

A report that highlights ten features of effectively redesigned high schools and examples of schools putting these features into practice to create powerful learning opportunities for youth.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

The 2023 Pro-Kid Policy Agenda

Children Now

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

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Tool / Toolkit

Joint Board Resolution: Dual Enrollment Equitable Expansion

Education Trust, Inc.

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

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Jumpstart: A California Roadmap for Equitable Dual Enrollment Policy & Practice

Education Trust, Inc.

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