Topic: Foster Youth and Other Priority Populations

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Research/Report

Students Experiencing Homelessness Brief

Learning Policy Institute

A summary of statewide data about children experiencing homelessness in California.

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Tool / Toolkit

COVID-19: Impact on Education Equity

Education Trust, Inc.

A collection of useful resources and information on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including efforts organized and led by community partners and advocates across the state of California; COVID-19 coalition responses; and resources for parents, families, teachers, advocates, and policymakers.

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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).

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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.

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