Webinar / Video / Podcast
We Are Going to Be Just Fine
All4Ed
A podcast featuring discussion with Michael McCormick, superintendent of Val Verde School District
Topic: Life After High School
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Keep Us Linked to a Future All Californians Deserve
Linked Learning Alliance
A 4-minute video of testimonials by students about their experience with Linked Learning.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Taking Advisory Boards to the Next Level: An Industry Perspective
Linked Learning Alliance
A 55-minute video discussion about the function of advisory boards in the design and implementation of Linked Learning approaches.
Research/Report
San José Public Library Foundation February 2022 Impact Report
San José Public Library Foundation
A short impact report featuring images, graphics, charts, and words from February 2022 about the SJ Aspires program, which partners directly with San José high school to give students the opportunity to claim scholarship dollars that they can use for education after high school by completing activities aligned with college and career readiness.
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
Engaging Young People in Exploring Work Opportunities through Virtual Internships
Education Reimagined
A Q&A with Todd Smith, CEO of Symphony Workforce, about his journey to connect young people to meaningful work opportunities.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Newsom’s education budget is opportunity for California’s workforce talent supply
Linked Learning Alliance
An op-ed arguing for post-secondary pathways that blend school and career.
Tool / Toolkit
Fostering Careers: A Guide for Supportive Adults Helping Youth
Alliance for Children's Rights
A companion guide for adults helping youth search for their first job.
Tool / Toolkit
Fostering Careers: A Roadmap to Your First Job
Alliance for Children's Rights
A career guide for youth searching for their first job.
Framework/Guide
Linked Learning Certification Portal Getting Started Guide
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide to the Linked Learning certification platform.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Rising HS Dropout Rates & Declining Community College Enrollment Are Twin COVID Crises
Linked Learning Alliance
An op-ed looking at the surge in high school dropout rates and a precipitous decline in community college enrollment occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
What is Work Based Learning?
Linked Learning Alliance
A 3-minute video introducing Work-based Learning as a component of Linked Learning approaches.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Why Pathway Outcomes?
Linked Learning Alliance
A 4-minute video introducing pathway outcomes as a component of the Linked Learning approach.
Research/Report
A Foot in the Door
University of California Davis, School of Education
A report on the growth in participation in dual enrollment programs in California.
Research/Report
A Foot in the Door Appendix
University of California Davis, School of Education
A report containing data about dual enrollment participation broken down by race and ethnicity.
Tool / Toolkit
Coaching Continuum
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A guide for teachers that defines coaching and describes how it can be used to support the development of a high-quality system of college and career readiness pathways for students.
Tool / Toolkit
College and Career Readiness Classroom Framework
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework for teachers and teacher teams aiming to integrate college, career, and community readiness concepts and practices into the daily classroom experience.
Tool / Toolkit
Community Framework
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework for community institutions and the school districts they support who are collaborating to develop a system of linked learning pathways.
Tool / Toolkit
District Framework
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework for school districts and their community partners aiming to develop a system of linked learning pathways.
Tool / Toolkit
Leadership Community of Practice Continuum
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework describing the Leadership Community of Practice Continuum, and the collaborative practices, culture, and supports needed to sustain this work.