Grantee Resources

Topic: Civics and Democracy

Research/Report

Breaking New Ground with California’s State Seal of Civic Engagement

University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

A report highlighting the efforts of early adopters of the State Seal of Civic Engagement across California and provides themes and recommendations for educators interested in rolling out the SSCE in their own districts and schools.

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CFJ Youth Leaders Secure Major Wins in Long Beach & Fresno Unified

Californians for Justice

A blog post showcasing the achievements of youth organizers in Fresno and Long Beach Unified School Districts, highlighting their successful campaigns for expanding ethnic studies, paying students for their expertise, establishing wellness centers, and prioritizing student health and resources for Black students.

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California English Learner Roadmap Implementation Guide and Toolkit for Administrators

Californians Together

A series of toolkits and guides designed to support California school administrators as they take up the challenge of leading and supporting the implementation of the 2017 California English Learner Roadmap policies.

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CFJ Youth Leaders Win Restorative Restart & More in Oakland & San Jose!

Californians for Justice

A blog post highlighting the achievements of youth leaders in Oakland and San Jose who successfully advocated for a restorative return to school by securing commitments for mental health support, wellness centers, and community-building initiatives in their respective school districts, celebrating the power of youth activism and previewing upcoming victories in other cities.

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Social Justice Humanitas Academy

Learning Policy Institute

A study of the principles and practices that support whole child development at the Social Justice Humanitas Academy in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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The Learning Curve: An Anthology of PUSD Student Stories

Pasadena Educational Foundation

An anthology of student stories published by Think Tank, a high school student-led initiative that was started during the COVID-19 pandemic at Pasadena Unified School District to help raise student voices on the issues they were confronting, including in district decision-making.

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Cultivating Inclusion: Belonging and Agency in Young Black Men through Civic Action Research

Berkeley Institute of Urban and Regional Development

A peer-reviewed journal article examining how community-based civic action research can cultivate civic engagement, civic belonging, and shifts in civic stakeholders' perceptions of racially and economically minoritized youth's civic agency.

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A Legacy of Courage and Activism: Stories from the movement for educational access and equity for English Learners in California

Californians Together

A book examining nearly 70 years of English learner history in the state of California, from movement-building to cultivating the next generation of leadership.

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Make Schools More Human

Harvard University, Graduate School of Education

A New York Times op-ed highlighting the shortcomings of the education system during the pandemic, emphasizing the need for more personalized, human-centered schooling that takes into account the diverse needs of students, teachers, and communities while addressing the inequalities in learning opportunities and promoting a holistic approach to education.

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