Grantee Resources

Tag: Race and Equity

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Systems and Structures: What Needs Must Be Addressed for a Learner-Centered Future

KP Catalysts, LLC

A commentary exploring the challenge of providing learner-centered education equitably to all children and families regardless of race, income, or location, and highlights the importance of understanding and supporting community learning systems that complement public schools to achieve this goal.

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Building a Sustainable Bilingual Teacher Pipeline

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Program

An article proposing ways to address the shortage of bilingual teachers in the United States while emphasizing the importance of building a sustainable bilingual educator workforce to provide educational equity and support the academic success of multilingual learners, particularly in light of the challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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California School News June 2022

California School Boards Association

A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on COVID attendance relief and LCFF base increase.

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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2022-23 May Revision

California Budget & Policy Center

A report outlining key pieces of the California governor's May 2022-23 Revision and exploring progress and missed opportunities.

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As Bilingual Programs Expand, Let’s Keep an Eye on Equity for English Learners

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Program

A commentary authored by the Sobrato Early Academy Language (SEAL) Program's Executive Director, Anya Hurwitz, highlighting the importance of prioritizing English learners in expanding or establishing dual language immersion programs, emphasizing the need for teacher training, addressing misconceptions, fostering family partnerships, and promoting equity in bilingual education.

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Why We Need to Keep an Eye on Equity in Bilingual Education

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Program

A blog post discussing the importance of maintaining equity in bilingual education, highlighting the need for teacher training and family engagement to address inequities at the program, teacher, and student levels, while emphasizing the work of SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) in promoting social justice and antiracist practices in bilingual classrooms.

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Getting California’s K-12 Students Back to School

California Budget & Policy Center

A report highlighting the decline in enrollment and attendance among California students, particularly students of color, students learning English, and students from low-income families, and emphasizing the need for state policymakers to implement policies that increase attendance rates, re-engage students who are not enrolled, and address the educational challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Equity is Justice!

Community Coalition

An in-depth report from the Equity Alliance for LA's Kids about the regional power ecosystem in Los Angeles that led a campaign that resulted in significant policy wins and shifts in organizational culture in support of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

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