Grantee Resources

Tag: Race and Equity

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Flexibility During COVID-19: What We Can Learn from California’s Use of Interim Assessments in the 2020-21 School Year

Education Analytics, Inc.

An article exploring the use of interim assessments during COVID-19 in California and their implications for measuring students' academic performance, providing insights on how this approach can be used to monitor and support student learning during uncertain times.

Webinar / Video / Podcast

LCFF Case Study: Youth Power, Voice, and Participation in San Jose

University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools

A 7-minute video about how East Side Union High School District in San Jose, in partnership with Californians for Justice (CFJ), a youth-led educational justice organization, is developing student voice, power, and participation to drive more equitable outcomes for every student

Research/Report

Breaking New Ground with California’s State Seal of Civic Engagement

University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

A report highlighting the efforts of early adopters of the State Seal of Civic Engagement across California and provides themes and recommendations for educators interested in rolling out the SSCE in their own districts and schools.

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.

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.

Tool / Toolkit

Equity Messaging Guidance for Districts

National Equity Project

A web page intended to support school districts in communication and engagement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Includes tools, tips, and adaptable language to help district leaders be clear, transparent, and unapologetic in their commitment to creating equitable, just, and thriving schools for all of the young people in their district.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

What On-Track Measures Can Tell Us About High Schoolers During COVID-19: A Worrisome Pattern in Grades and Attendance

Education Analytics, Inc.

An article analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on high school students by examining data on grades, attendance, and course-taking patterns in California districts, revealing a concerning trend of increased disengagement and struggling performance among many students.