Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News May 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on school transportation funding.
Topic: Foster Youth and Other Priority Populations
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Equity is Justice!
Community Coalition
An in-depth report from the Equity Alliance for LA's Kids about the regional power ecosystem in Los Angeles that led a campaign that resulted in significant policy wins and shifts in organizational culture in support of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Framework/Guide
Supporting California’s Children Through a Whole Child Approach: A Field Guide for Creating Integrated, School-Based Systems of Care
WestEd
A field guide for both local education agencies (LEAs) and state leaders, with details and implementation guidance on a wide variety of cross-sector initiatives to support the whole child.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News April 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on school board impact during Legislative Action Week.
Research/Report
Student Outcomes and Parent Teacher Home Visits
Parent Teacher Home Visits
A report presenting the results of a research study showing a strong connection between the Parent Teacher Home Visits model and decreases in chronic absence rates, as well as increases in English Language Arts proficiency among students.
Research/Report
Keeping an Eye on Equity in Bilingual Education
Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Program
An article about the work of the Sobrato Early Academy Language (SEAL) Program's efforts to reduce inequities in bilingual education by fostering ideological clarity among bilingual teachers and the meaningful engagement of Spanish-speaking families.
Policy Brief/Proposal
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 State Budget
California Budget & Policy Center
A report outlining key pieces of the 2022-23 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.
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
Developing High Quality School Leaders in Every Setting
Stanford University Graduate School of Education, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities
A profile of California Alternative Education describing the efforts of Garden Grove Unified School District.
Tool / Toolkit
School of Origin Transportation for Youth in Foster Care
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to California rules and regulations related to providing transportation to and from school for children in foster care.
Tool / Toolkit
School of Origin Transportation Funding
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to accessing new public funding in California to support transportation to and from school for youth in foster care.
Research/Report
Students Experiencing Homelessness Brief
Learning Policy Institute
A summary of statewide data about children experiencing homelessness in California.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Reclaiming the Narrative for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Schools
National Equity Project
A webinar exploring how to effectively communicate about and take collective leadership for the schools and learning environments that young people are demanding and deserve, hosted by LaShawn Routé Chatmon, Kathleen Osta, and Stephen Chang .
Policy Brief/Proposal
Policy Brief: Targeted K–12 Funding and Student Outcomes
Public Policy Institute of California
A fact sheet summarizing how the Local Control Funding Formula is used by school districts to target funding for high-need schools.
Research/Report
Targeted K–12 Funding and Student Outcomes
Public Policy Institute of California
A report evaluating the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula as a policy tool for targeting funding for high-need schools.
Tool / Toolkit
Best Practices Guide for Developing a District System to Improve Education Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to help school districts create systems and practices to consistently implement education for youth in foster care.
Policy Brief/Proposal
COVID-19 Federal Relief Funding
Community Schools Learning Exchange
A brief summarizing uses of new federal aid to support systemic and sustainable school health and wellness strategies.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
LAEP Transform Education for Black Lives 2021: Student and Parent Voices
Los Angeles Education Partnership
A 5-minute video snapshot of some of things Black families and students want educators to know.
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.
Research/Report
California Special Education Funding System Study, Part 2
WestEd
A report on findings, implications, and considerations for improving special education funding in California.