Topic: Purpose of Education

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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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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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

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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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.

Unlocking Learning II: Math as a Lever for English Learner Equity

Education Trust, Inc.

A report about using math as a level for English learner opportunities in California, based on an in-depth analysis of what has worked well in high-performing schools, offering specific practice and policy recommendations at the school, district, and state level.

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Research/Report

Student Achievement Analysis: Results of the 2017-18 Smarter Balanced Assessments

Education Trust, Inc.

An analysis and summary of key data points from the 2017-18 California Department of Education's college- and career-readiness aligned assessments, the California Assessment of Student Performance Progress (CAASPP).

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Policy Brief/Proposal

What’s Next: A Policy Agenda for Education Equity in California

Education Trust, Inc.

The Education Trust-West's 2018 Policy Agenda, which specifies 7 key policy priorities for the organization in K-12 and postsecondary education.

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Tool / Toolkit

LAUSD Linked Learning Portfolio Defense

Envision Schools

A website toolkit for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)'s Linked Learning Portfolio Defense, an assessment approach in which students assemble a portfolio of work that demonstrates how they've met the standards of the district's Graduate Profile.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

Education Equity Requires Modern School Facilities

University of California, Berkeley

A policy brief about how and why public school infrastructure remains the most regressive element of public education finance in the United States, published by the [Re]Build America's School Infrastructure Coalition (BASIC).

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Funding for LCFF Community Engagement Initiative: A Win for Grassroots Groups Across the State

Californians for Justice

A blog post reflecting on the signing of the 2018-2019 California state budget, which included $28.3 million to enhance community engagement in the Local Control Funding Formula, highlighting the advocacy efforts of the Defend and Mend Coalition and emphasizing the importance of partnerships between communities and legislators for equitable education implementation.

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Tool / Toolkit

Equality Alliance for LA Kids Resources

Catalyst California

A collection of resources for promoting equity in education funding.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

African-American Students Would Get Extra Aid Under California’s K-12 Funding Formula In Proposal Before Legislature

Children Now

An article about California bill AB 2635, which proposed additional funding for California districts with African-American students to address the persistent low academic achievement of these students and correct the failure of the existing Local Control Funding Formula in addressing their needs.

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Facing Unprepared Kindergartners, A Rural School District Restores Preschool For All

Children Now

An article describing how the Lindsay Unified School District in California implemented universal preschool, allowing every child from birth to 4 years old, regardless of family income, to attend a preschool program for free, with the aim of preparing students for kindergarten and reducing disparities in early learning opportunities.

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Research/Report

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education 2018

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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Tool / Toolkit

Why Engagement is Essential for Educational Equity

The Opportunity Institute

An explainer that outlines 5 promising engagement practices that can lead to meaningful engagement and promote equity-focused policy centered around student educational excellence and success.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

Districts Must Do More To Reduce Low-Income Schools’ Share Of Inexperienced, Ineffective Teachers Under New Federal Law

Children Now

An article about California's efforts to address disparities in student achievement and the distribution of experienced and effective teachers in schools, as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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Gov. Brown Proposes Ambitious Education Agenda In His Final State Budget

Children Now

A discussion of California Governor Jerry Brown's proposed education spending in his 2018-19 budget, which included funding to address shortages in special education teachers, connecting career pathways programs with community colleges, and allocating more resources to the state's school accountability system.

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Research/Report

The Promise of Performance Assessments

Learning Policy Institute

A report outlining current trends, progress, and possibilities for fostering more authentic ways to assess students' competencies and mastery of skills needed for college, work, and civic life.

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