An article highlighting the transformative power of partnerships between schools and community organizations. McKinley Elementary in Compton, California, demonstrates the positive impact of leveraging the arts as a pathway to academic achievement, social-emotional learning, shared leadership, and family involvement. Includes practical tips for successful collaboration and assessing the outcomes of partnerships.

A report on the growth in participation in dual enrollment programs in California.

A report containing data about dual enrollment participation broken down by race and ethnicity.

A guide to help school districts create systems and practices to consistently implement education for youth in foster care.

A framework describing the Work-Based Learning System Continuum, and the collaborative practices, culture, and supports needed to sustain this work.

A guide to designing and implementing high-quality college and career pathways using the Linked Learning approach.

A guide for school districts to develop and implement plans for Linked Learning.

A 5-minute video introduction to Linked Learning.

A report containing data on county level participation in dual enrollment programs in California.

A blog post sharing the stories of school districts that faced the complex challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a human-centered approach that allowed their response to be nimble and agile.

A research brief on the development of a community school in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

An op-ed sharing advice for teachers returning to the classroom for the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

A toolkit for advocating to public school boards.

An article highlighting the importance of data analysis on student performance to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning and well-being, particularly for students of color and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Emphasizes the need for data-driven decision-making to implement effective strategies for recovery in the upcoming school year.

A blog post about navigating the challenges of creating coherence, equity, and powerful learning in our existing school district bureaucracies and hierarchies.

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

A blog post delving into the details of California Governor Newsom's January 2021 budget proposal for K-12.

A collection of useful resources and information on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including efforts organized and led by community partners and advocates across the state of California; COVID-19 coalition responses; and resources for parents, families, teachers, advocates, and policymakers.

A tool that compiles commonly referenced early education, K-12, and higher education public data sources into a series of data visualizations that paint a comprehensive picture of California’s educational landscape.