Topic: Narrative and Storytelling

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Don’t Talk About Implicit Bias Without Talking About Structural Racism

National Equity Project

An article emphasizing the importance of addressing implicit bias by acknowledging the context of structural racism, and taking action to dismantle inequities at all levels.

California Kids Are Falling Behind In Education And More. What Is The State Doing To Help?

Children Now

An article highlighting California Governor Gavin Newsom's commitment to improving the lives of children in the state, focusing on issues such as the achievement gap in schools and childhood poverty, and discussing the efforts being made to address these challenges, particularly in early childhood education and support.

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Webinar / Video / Podcast

Creating the Conditions for Adult Learning

Lead By Learning

A 3-minute video about the process of developing adult learning opportunities in schools.

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Research/Report

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education 2019

Public Policy Institute of California

A report based on findings from a statewide survey on K-12 education conducted in 2019 in California.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

California’s K-12 Enrollment Drops Again, Charter Schools See Increase

Children Now

An article highlighting the significant drop in enrollment in California's K-12 public schools in the 2018-19 school year, the largest in the prior five years, and the concurrent increase in enrollment in charter schools.

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Teacher Leadership: Prospects and Promises

University of South Carolina, College of Education

An article about the emerging prospects and promises of collaborative teacher leadership models that have begun to emerge following decades of top-down school management.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

California Quietly Publishes List of 781 Lowest-Performing Schools

Children Now

An article discussing the release of a list of California's poorest-performing schools and how the state's new approach, which grants more autonomy to districts and schools, might impact student performance and school improvement efforts

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

California’s Teachers’ Strikes Conceal A Conflict Of Generations

Children Now

An article about the rise of teachers' strikes in the United States, fueled by low salaries, lack of support staff, and frustration with the education system, and how these strikes are impacting the broader conversation about education reform.

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Why Equity Has Been a Conservative Force in American Education—And How That Could Change

Harvard University, Graduate School of Education

An Education Week op-ed arguing that over the past 15 years, equity in American education, intended to help disadvantaged students, has instead become a conservative force, perpetuating the old industrial model of schooling and focusing disproportionately on test preparation, rather than embracing a liberating approach that prioritizes student agency, inclusivity, and meaningful learning experiences to truly close achievement gaps.

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Research/Report

The California Way

Learning Policy Institute

A report analyzing the forces that contributed to passage of the LCFF and concurrent reforms and the implications of these efforts for implementation and outcomes.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

The California Way Brief

Learning Policy Institute

A brief summarizing policies and programs enacted to build an equitable and excellent education system in California.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Chronic Absenteeism In California Schools Up Slightly, New Data Show

Children Now

An article about the issue of chronic absenteeism in California schools and its negative impact on student success, particularly among certain student groups like foster youth, homeless youth, and students with disabilities.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Here’s What California Interest Groups Want To See in Gavin Newsom’s Budget

Children Now

A collection of the diverse expectations and priorities of various interest groups and organizations for California Governor Gavin Newsom's first budget.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

My Turn: Here’s One Way Newsom Can Be Rural California’s Governor

Children Now

A commentary proposing the establishment of a new California State University (Cal Poly) campus in Northern California to address the educational and economic needs of the region, particularly in the aftermath of devastating wildfires and to improve college attainment rates for high school graduates in the area.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Data Will Define ‘Cradle To Career’ Educational Success

Children Now

An op-ed about the importance of investing in early learning and higher education in California and the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the state's fragmented data systems to track positive outcomes throughout the education-to-employment pipeline, especially as the state's demographic landscape changes.

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With Sparse State Funding, California Districts Get Creative in Addressing Student Health

Children Now

An article highlighting the growing pressure on California schools to address students' physical and mental health needs, and acknowledging the lack of resources available to respond adequately.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Nuance: Why Some Leaders Succeed and Others Fail

Michael Fullan Enterprises Inc.

A book offering three habits of nuance that leaders use to tackle complex challenges with depth and clarity: joint determination, adaptability, and culture-based accountability.

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Webinar / Video / Podcast

We Choose All

University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

A report on the relationship between charter schools and traditional public schools in Los Angeles.

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Webinar / Video / Podcast

The Declaration Project

University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

A teacher professional development program that uses the Declaration of Independence as a teaching tool.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Pressure Builds To Change How California Measures Student Progress On State Tests

Children Now

An article discussing the debate in California over the best method to rate student progress on standardized tests and how it impacts school accountability.