Grantee Resources

Tag: English Learners

Research/Report

California Opportunity Youth Data Report 2022

New Ways to Work

A report that provides a high-level overview of California's disconnected, or "Opportunity Youth" population, published with the objective of drawing attention to a problem that requires immediate action, and to create collaborative recommendations for state and local policy.

Research/Report

Nothing About Us Without Us: Youth Voice, Power, and Participation

University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools

A case study demonstrating how East Side Union High School District in San Jose, in partnership with Californians for Justice, a youth-led educational justice organization, is utilizing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to develop student voice, power, and participation.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

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.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

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.

Policy Brief/Proposal

Story / Case Study / Commentary

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.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

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.

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

To Find More Bilingual Teachers, California Needs to Cast a Wider Net

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Program

An article highlighting the shortage of bilingual teachers in California and the need to expand bilingual programs by addressing the lack of teacher preparation programs and encouraging current teachers to receive training in bilingual education, while also emphasizing the importance of personalized support and community outreach in recruiting potential bilingual teachers.

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.