Grantee Resources

Topic: Systems Change

Story / Case Study / Commentary

To Find More Bilingual Teachers, California Needs to Cast a Wider Net

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Program

An article highlighting the shortage of bilingual teachers in California and the need to expand bilingual programs by addressing the lack of teacher preparation programs and encouraging current teachers to receive training in bilingual education, while also emphasizing the importance of personalized support and community outreach in recruiting potential bilingual teachers.

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California School News April 2022

California School Boards Association

A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on school board impact during Legislative Action Week.

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Story / Case Study / Commentary

We Must Focus on Equity as California Tackles Declining Enrollment to Ensure That Equity is Central to the Design of Any Solution Adopted

Children Now

An article highlighting the paradox of California schools having more money than ever but facing staff layoffs due to declining student enrollment, and it proposing the establishment of a "Declining Enrollment Dividend Fund" to reinvest the savings from reduced funding back into schools to address the issue.

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Research/Report

Breaking New Ground with California’s State Seal of Civic Engagement

University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

A report highlighting the efforts of early adopters of the State Seal of Civic Engagement across California and provides themes and recommendations for educators interested in rolling out the SSCE in their own districts and schools.

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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.

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Tool / Toolkit

ARP+ Info Hub

Partnership for the Future of Learning

A collaborative document that collects resources from over 40 education organizations for using American Rescue Plan (ARP), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES), and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) federal investments to remodel K-12 education.

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