Grantee Resources

Tag: Student Wellbeing

Story / Case Study / Commentary

School Facility Funding is the Most Inequitable Aspect of California Education Finance

University of California, Berkeley

A blog post addressing the concerns of parents regarding the safety and health of school buildings, particularly in the context of COVID-19, by highlighting the issue of aging and poorly maintained school facilities in California, the limited funding available for repairs and modernization, and the inequities in school facility funding based on district wealth.

Policy Brief/Proposal

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Teach Plus Calls on Governor and Legislature to Focus on Equity, Listen to Teachers During Budget Debate

Teach Plus

A policy statement commenting on the 2021-2022 California State Budget and advocating for funding to support student social-emotional needs, school climate surveys, support for vulnerable children, and diversifying the teacher workforce.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

California School Bonds on the November 2020 Ballot: Are they equitable?

University of California, Berkeley

A blog post describing the persistent disparities in school facility funding in California, highlighting the inequitable access to funds based on district characteristics and the lack of state support as demonstrated by the November 2020 election results.

Policy Brief/Proposal

Lead with Equity: What California’s Leaders Must Do Next to Advance Student Learning During COVID-19

The Opportunity Institute

A policy analysis providing data and guidance in response to California Governor Newsom's July 2020 announcement that all K-12 schools in California counties with rising COVID-19 infections would be required to teach remotely.