Grantee Resources

Topic: Belonging and Wellbeing

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Acronyms, Acrimony & Girl Scout Cookies

KP Catalysts, LLC

A commentary about the importance of focusing on positive youth development and avoiding divisive acronyms, urging educators and youth organizations to celebrate and embrace an approach that engages youth in a productive and constructive manner to foster positive outcomes and enhance their strengths.

Policy Brief/Proposal

Webinar / Video / Podcast

LCFF Case Study: Youth Power, Voice, and Participation in San Jose

University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools

A 7-minute video about how East Side Union High School District in San Jose, in partnership with Californians for Justice (CFJ), a youth-led educational justice organization, is developing student voice, power, and participation to drive more equitable outcomes for every student

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.