Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News May 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on school transportation funding.
Tag: Attendance/Absenteeism
Research/Report
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
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).
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Social Justice Humanitas Academy Brief
Learning Policy Institute
A brief summarizing key components of school design at play at the Social Justice Humanitas Academy in Los Angeles Unified School District.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News April 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on school board impact during Legislative Action Week.
Research/Report
Student Outcomes and Parent Teacher Home Visits
Parent Teacher Home Visits
A report presenting the results of a research study showing a strong connection between the Parent Teacher Home Visits model and decreases in chronic absence rates, as well as increases in English Language Arts proficiency among students.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Attendance Works! An On the Record Interview with Hedy Chang
KP Catalysts, LLC
A Q&A with Hedy Chang, the founder and executive directory of Attendance Works, about the importance of studying chronic absenteeism as an equity issue, the use of data to address gaps in improving student attendance and engagement, and the role of young people in developing solutions to student absenteeism.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
What It Takes To Get and Keep Youth In School
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay about the lack of coverage in education media about the story of Black elementary school children being jailed for non-existent crimes, highlighting the importance of covering issues of injustice and inequity in schools and education systems.
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.
Policy Brief/Proposal
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 State Budget
California Budget & Policy Center
A report outlining key pieces of the 2022-23 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.
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
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Rising HS Dropout Rates & Declining Community College Enrollment Are Twin COVID Crises
Linked Learning Alliance
An op-ed looking at the surge in high school dropout rates and a precipitous decline in community college enrollment occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Research/Report
Using Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds to Support Student
All4Ed
A policy guide to using federal coronavirus relief funds to improve college access and success.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
The Road to Recovery: What Last Year’s Data Can Tell Us About Next Year’s Plans
Education Analytics, Inc.
An article highlighting the importance of data analysis on student performance to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning and well-being, particularly for students of color and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Emphasizes the need for data-driven decision-making to implement effective strategies for recovery in the upcoming school year.
Tool / Toolkit
From Crisis to Opportunity: Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Checklist
Education Trust, Inc.
A checklist intended to provide an opportunity to ensure the students most deeply affected by school closures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic received the support they needed to thrive in a distance learning environment.
Tool / Toolkit
Data for the People Hub
Education Trust, Inc.
A tool that compiles commonly referenced early education, K-12, and higher education public data sources into a series of data visualizations that paint a comprehensive picture of California’s educational landscape.
Policy Brief/Proposal
From Crisis to Opportunity: Recovering California’s Commitment to Equity – Digital Equity
Education Trust, Inc.
A guide to state and local considerations for addressing digital equity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Restorative Restart
Community Schools Learning Exchange
A report providing research behind 14 action areas for rebuilding education in California following COVID-19.