Grantee Resources

Topic: Foster Youth and Other Priority Populations

Policy Brief/Proposal

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Flexibility During COVID-19: What We Can Learn from California’s Use of Interim Assessments in the 2020-21 School Year

Education Analytics, Inc.

An article exploring the use of interim assessments during COVID-19 in California and their implications for measuring students' academic performance, providing insights on how this approach can be used to monitor and support student learning during uncertain times.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

The Road to Recovery: What Last Year’s Data Can Tell Us About Next Year’s Plans

Education Analytics, Inc.

An article highlighting the importance of data analysis on student performance to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning and well-being, particularly for students of color and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Emphasizes the need for data-driven decision-making to implement effective strategies for recovery in the upcoming school year.

Tool / Toolkit

Frequently Asked Questions: Governor Newsom’s Proposal on Local Education Agencies Confirmation of FAFSA or CADAA Applications

Education Trust, Inc.

A blog post presenting answers to frequently asked questions about California Governor Newsom's January 2021 budget proposal to ensure all high school seniors complete a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Tool / Toolkit

Jumpstart: Mapping Racial Equity in California’s Community College Dual Enrollment

Education Trust, Inc.

An online map tool that provides a visual representation of racial equity in dual enrollment participation across California’s high school and community college districts (CCDs), specifically for Latinx, Native, and Black students.

Policy Brief/Proposal

Voices from California Higher Education: Recommendations for Centering Equity Amidst Campus Re-openings

Education Trust, Inc.

A brief providing recommendations on how to use new funding sources to better support low-income, first generation students of color in California's higher education field in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with examples from the field.