Grantee Resources

Topic: Narrative and Storytelling

Story / Case Study / Commentary

CFJ Youth Leaders Secure Major Wins in Long Beach & Fresno Unified

Californians for Justice

A blog post showcasing the achievements of youth organizers in Fresno and Long Beach Unified School Districts, highlighting their successful campaigns for expanding ethnic studies, paying students for their expertise, establishing wellness centers, and prioritizing student health and resources for Black students.

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Graphic/Infographic

Why Art? Cards

California State University San Marcos Foundation

Cards, posters, and banners, available in both English and Spanish, help spread the message that art = opportunity by answering the question "Why Art?"

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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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Tool / Toolkit

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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Policy Brief/Proposal

The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals: 2021

Education Trust, Inc.

Ed Trust-West's annual analysis of the California budget and proposed legislation for 2021, identifying 8 key proposals with the potential to advance educational equity and justice for California’s students and educators. 

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Webinar / Video / Podcast

Artbound: Arts Education

Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

A video produced by KCET PBS SoCal exploring the values that arts education provides for all young people and communities, to build the foundation for an inclusive and economically vibrant society.

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Tool / Toolkit

Leading for Equity: Take It Up!

National Equity Project

A self-serve online learning series for K-12 education leaders in California featuring four online modules providing tools to take leadership for equity. Modules topics include implicit bias, designing and facilitation meetings for equity, coaching for equity, and navigating complexity.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Findings from Education Analytics Identifies Learning Lags in California and South Carolina Since COVID

Education Analytics, Inc.

An article presenting data and analysis on the changes in learning patterns and learning lags experienced by students in grades 3-8 due to school closures and remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying the most affected students and providing resources to help them and educators recover from the educational disruptions caused by the crisis.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

Creating and Connecting: The Arts are Essential to Reopening Schools

Turnaround Arts

An article emphasizing the importance of integrating the arts into education, particularly for students from marginalized communities. This piece highlights how the arts can promote healing, learning, and equity, and urges schools to prioritize inclusive and engaging learning environments that empower students and foster their holistic development.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

CFJ Youth Leaders Win Restorative Restart & More in Oakland & San Jose!

Californians for Justice

A blog post highlighting the achievements of youth leaders in Oakland and San Jose who successfully advocated for a restorative return to school by securing commitments for mental health support, wellness centers, and community-building initiatives in their respective school districts, celebrating the power of youth activism and previewing upcoming victories in other cities.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Social Justice Humanitas Academy

Learning Policy Institute

A study of the principles and practices that support whole child development at the Social Justice Humanitas Academy in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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