Research/Report
A Foot in the Door
University of California Davis, School of Education
A report on the growth in participation in dual enrollment programs in California.
Topic: Purpose of Education
Research/Report
A Foot in the Door Appendix
University of California Davis, School of Education
A report containing data about dual enrollment participation broken down by race and ethnicity.
Tool / Toolkit
Best Practices Guide for Developing a District System to Improve Education Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to help school districts create systems and practices to consistently implement education for youth in foster care.
Tool / Toolkit
Work-Based Learning System Continuum
ConnectED The National Center for College and Career
A framework describing the Work-Based Learning System Continuum, and the collaborative practices, culture, and supports needed to sustain this work.
Tool / Toolkit
A Linked Learning Guide for Pathway Educators and School Leaders
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide to designing and implementing high-quality college and career pathways using the Linked Learning approach.
Tool / Toolkit
A Linked Learning Guide for School District Leaders
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide for school districts to develop and implement plans for Linked Learning.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Research/Report
A Rising Tide Appendix
University of California Davis, School of Education
A report containing data on county level participation in dual enrollment programs in California.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Clear Values, Compassionate Leadership, and a Can-Do Attitude
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Felicitas & Gonzalo Mendez High School: A Community School That Honors Its Neighborhood’s Legacy of Educational Justice
Learning Policy Institute
A research brief on the development of a community school in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Leading teachers offer lessons for how to reinvent schools
University of South Carolina, College of Education
An op-ed sharing advice for teachers returning to the classroom for the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Tool / Toolkit
Story / Case Study / Commentary
The Road to Recovery: What Last Year’s Data Can Tell Us About Next Year’s Plans
Education Analytics, Inc.
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
School and District Bureaucracy Has Failed Us All. What Are Some Alternatives?
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
A blog post about navigating the challenges of creating coherence, equity, and powerful learning in our existing school district bureaucracies and hierarchies.
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?"
Policy Brief/Proposal
A Closer Look at Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal: Kindergarten through High School (K-12)
Education Trust, Inc.
A blog post delving into the details of California Governor Newsom's January 2021 budget proposal for K-12.
Tool / Toolkit
COVID-19: Impact on Education Equity
Education Trust, Inc.
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.
Tool / Toolkit
Data for the People Hub
Education Trust, Inc.
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.
Tool / Toolkit
From Crisis to Opportunity: Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Checklist
Education Trust, Inc.
A checklist intended to provide an opportunity to ensure the students most deeply affected by school closures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic received the support they needed to thrive in a distance learning environment.