Policy Brief/Proposal
Leveraging Data for a Culture of Improvement
American Institutes for Research
A policy and practice brief sharing insights and examples of school districts implementing continuous improvement.
Tag: College and Career Pathways
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Bringing Linked Learning to Life Through Integrated Project Design
Linked Learning Alliance
A video webinar highlighting successful strategies for using Integrated Project Design methodology to make learning relevant for young people.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Dual Enrollment: Voices from the Field
Linked Learning Alliance
A video webinar highlighting successful post secondary partnerships in delivering effective dual enrollment opportunities and discuss challenges and emerging strategies in the field as higher education pivots to virtual learning
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Creating Career and Technical Education Pathways That Support Equitable Opportunities for Students
All4Ed
A webinar exploring ways to prepare students with technical, academic, and employability skills for success in the workplace and in postsecondary education.
Tool / Toolkit
Affirmative Action: Frequently Asked Questions
Education Trust, Inc.
A blog post with answers to frequently asked questions about affirmative action in California.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Master Scheduling: Planning for Student Cohorts
Linked Learning Alliance
A 1-hour video seminar exploring common master scheduling challenges districts face and work through these scenarios in real time
Story / Case Study / Commentary
We must help high school juniors and seniors stay on the college path
Linked Learning Alliance
An op-ed commentary on challenges and opportunities facing high school students graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Delivering Linked Learning Virtually (Part 1)
Linked Learning Alliance
A video discussion about practices, challenges, and solutions for delivering virtual instruction in a manner aligned to Linked Learning principles.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Delivering Linked Learning Virtually (Part 2)
Linked Learning Alliance
A video discussion about practices, challenges, and solutions for delivering virtual instruction in a manner aligned to Linked Learning principles.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Mock Interviews with LAEP
Los Angeles Education Partnership
A 3-minute video about a program that recruits volunteer professionals to help students land their very first jobs and internships.
Policy Brief/Proposal
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2020-21 State Budget
California Budget & Policy Center
A report outlining key pieces of the 2020-21 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.
Research/Report
A Leg Up on College
University of California Davis, School of Education
A report matching high school and community college datasets to provide a clearer picture of college course-taking among California public high school students statewide.
Framework/Guide
Going for Gold
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide to achieving Linked Learning Gold Certification, which promotes continuous improvement of Linked Learning pathways to provide proven high-quality integrated learning experiences and positive student outcomes for all student populations.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Governor’s postsecondary council has assets — and opportunities
Linked Learning Alliance
An op-ed commentary on the creation of the Council for Post-Secondary Education, an advisory board bringing together California's top education leaders and representatives of business and labor.
Framework/Guide
Linked Learning Gold Certification Standards
Linked Learning Alliance
A set of standards for assessing college and career preparation programs.
Tool / Toolkit
A Toolbox for Increasing Access to Financial Aid
Education Trust, Inc.
An online toolbox that outlines the “components of success” for increasing access to financial aid and provides tangible resources to implement these practices in your own school and/or district.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
College and Career Readiness Promising Practice – Celebrating Student Efforts
Education Trust, Inc.
A peek into schools and districts across California that have taken intentional steps to celebrate student efforts in order to increase opportunities and supports for underrepresented students of color, low-income students, and English learner students to graduate high school prepared for college and career.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
College and Career Readiness Promising Practice – Making A-G the Default Curriculum
Education Trust, Inc.
A peek into schools and districts across California that have taken intentional steps to make A-g the default curriculum in order to increase opportunities and supports for underrepresented students of color, low-income students, and English learner students to graduate high school prepared for college and career.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
College and Career Readiness Promising Practice – Meaningful External Partnerships
Education Trust, Inc.
A peek into schools and districts across California that have taken intentional steps to build powerful external partnerships in order to increase opportunities and supports for underrepresented students of color, low-income students, and English learner students to graduate high school prepared for college and career.
Framework/Guide
Hidden Figures: A Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid
Education Trust, Inc.
A framework identifying five components of success–insights from diverse, cutting-edge districts and schools about best practices and strategies that are helping to close equity gaps.