Grantee Resources

Topic: Creative Expression and Arts

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Felicitas & Gonzalo Mendez High School: A Community School That Honors Its Neighborhood’s Legacy of Educational Justice

Learning Policy Institute

A research brief on the development of a community school in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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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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Graphic/Infographic

Why Art? Cards

California State University San Marcos Foundation

Cards, posters, and banners, available in both English and Spanish, help spread the message that art = opportunity by answering the question "Why Art?"

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Webinar / Video / Podcast

Artbound: Arts Education

Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

A video produced by KCET PBS SoCal exploring the values that arts education provides for all young people and communities, to build the foundation for an inclusive and economically vibrant society.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

Creating and Connecting: The Arts are Essential to Reopening Schools

Turnaround Arts

An article emphasizing the importance of integrating the arts into education, particularly for students from marginalized communities. This piece highlights how the arts can promote healing, learning, and equity, and urges schools to prioritize inclusive and engaging learning environments that empower students and foster their holistic development.

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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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Framework/Guide

Arts Integration: Teaching Subject Matter through the Arts in Multicultural Settings

California State University San Marcos Foundation

A comprehensive guide to integrating the arts throughout the K-12 curriculum, blending contemporary theory with classroom practice. This textbook is available for sale as a paperback, hardcover, or eBook.

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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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Why Art? Presentation

California State University San Marcos Foundation

An interactive presentation that showcases artwork from a course exploring how the desire for social change has led artists and art movements to align with political and social causes.

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Celebrating 5 Years of The Incredible Journey of The Student Voice Campaign

Californians for Justice

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.

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Framework/Guide

Ways of Looking: Exploring Measurement of School Transformation through the Arts and Social Emotional Learning

Turnaround Arts

A recording of a conference that convened thought leaders from the fields of education, the arts, psychology, and social-emotional learning to discuss ways of looking at the work to better understand key leverage points that increase and demonstrate impact.

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Research/Report

LA County Arts Education Profile

Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

Data, findings, and an online tool exploring the results of a comprehensive survey of the 2,277 public schools in Los Angeles County about the quantity, quality, and equity of arts education.

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