A summary of research findings related to the demand for, access to, and quality of civic learning opportunities in California.

A 7-minute video snapshot of the conversations that are happening amongst Black families and students every day.

A research brief describing a partnership between the UC Berkeley Center for Cities + Schools and the Oakland Unified School District's African American Male Achievement (AAMA) initiative, highlighting the Y-PLAN (Youth - Plan, Learn, Act, Now) program's role in improving education, fostering civic agency, and developing real-world skills through project-based civic learning experiences.

A video webinar highlighting successful strategies for using Integrated Project Design methodology to make learning relevant for young people.

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

A webinar exploring ways to prepare students with technical, academic, and employability skills for success in the workplace and in postsecondary education.

A 1-hour video seminar exploring common master scheduling challenges districts face and work through these scenarios in real time

An op-ed commentary on challenges and opportunities facing high school students graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A 3-minute video about a program that recruits volunteer professionals to help students land their very first jobs and internships.

A handout informing students of their rights to serve on school boards.

A blog post celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Student Voice Campaign from Californians for Justice, highlighting its transformative impact in giving students a voice in decision-making processes in California's public schools and advocating for continued student engagement and equity in education.

A peer-reviewed journal article discussing the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) initiative, which empowers young people to address development challenges and engage with city planning policymakers, emphasizing the importance of involving youth and schools in community planning for climate resilience and adaptation, and highlighting the need for equity and social justice in resilience efforts.

A website toolkit for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)'s Linked Learning Portfolio Defense, an assessment approach in which students assemble a portfolio of work that demonstrates how they've met the standards of the district's Graduate Profile.

A blog post reflecting on the signing of the 2018-2019 California state budget, which included $28.3 million to enhance community engagement in the Local Control Funding Formula, highlighting the advocacy efforts of the Defend and Mend Coalition and emphasizing the importance of partnerships between communities and legislators for equitable education implementation.

A compilation of findings from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Freshman Survey, known as TFS, which provides data about incoming college students, about the role that arts play in a child's success.

A report focused on whole-child education approaches in secondary education, specifically looking at the initiatives that impact high school educators and students.