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.
Topic: Narrative and Storytelling
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Standardized Test Scores In California Fell During Year In Distance Learning
Children Now
An article highlighting the significant decline in standardized test scores among California students, especially those who underwent distance learning during the 2020-2021 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
The Right Priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom’s K-12 Budget For 2022-23
Children Now
A collection of perspectives from observes, advocated, students, and legislators about California Governor Gavin Newsom's budget for 2022-23.
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
Possible Futures: Toward a New Grammar of Schooling
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
An article discussing the need for a new approach to schooling, emphasizing flexibility, relationship-building, and deep engagement with the broader world to address the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, racism, economic inequality, and threats to democracy.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Revival: Could Public Education Revive the Common Good?
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
A blog post that explores the common good and the power of public education.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Bringing Community Educators Into Classrooms
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay discussing the idea of infusing community educators into the teacher preparation pipeline intentionally to refocus the entire education system, creating a more integrated workforce that humanizes teaching and addresses oppressive inequities.
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Partner With BIPOC Youth to Make School Better For Everyone
National Equity Project
An article sharing the journey of a teacher who grows from his own negative experiences as a student to build a teaching practice that is more equitable, celebratory, and student-driven.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration
Michael Fullan Enterprises Inc.
A book that speaks directly to school leaders' hearts and advocates for the development of two qualities to bring back hope for the future of education: "spirit work" and the science of collaboration.
Tool / Toolkit
Equity Messaging Guidance for Districts
National Equity Project
A web page intended to support school districts in communication and engagement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Includes tools, tips, and adaptable language to help district leaders be clear, transparent, and unapologetic in their commitment to creating equitable, just, and thriving schools for all of the young people in their district.
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 .
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Less Schooling, More Learning: A Better Approach Is Hidden in Plain Sight
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
A TED Talk from Jal Mehta, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, presenting his unexpected findings after researching the best ways children learn.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Why We Have Too Much of the Wrong Kind of Urgency and Too Little of the Right Kind in Education
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
A blog post arguing that schools should be reimagined to address deeply rooted challenges, instead of placing urgency around learning loss.
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.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Toward More Effective and Equitable School Funding: Recommendations From Teach Plus California Policy Fellows
Teach Plus
A policy briefing with recommendations for effective implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula in California.
Tool / Toolkit
Minimizing Misinformation About History and Social Studies: A Brief Guide for School Board Members
Learn from History
A guide to help school board members minimize distraction and disruption related to misinformation about history and social studies, and keep the focus on students and what they need.
Tool / Toolkit
Minimizing Misinformation About History and Social Studies: A Brief Guide for School System Leaders
Learn from History
A guide to help school system leaders minimize distraction and disruption related to misinformation about history and social studies, and keep the focus on students and what they need.