Tool / Toolkit
School of Origin Transportation Funding
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to accessing new public funding in California to support transportation to and from school for youth in foster care.
Topic: Transforming Systems for Equity
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Webinar: Money, Plans and More Plans
Children Now
A webinar to help school districts and other navigate the Local Control Accountability Planning (LCAP) process.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
How Deeper Learning Can Transform Schools
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
An article describing the efforts of the Deeper Learning Dozen (DLD)'s work to transform education systems by creating equitable, accessible deeper learning experiences for students and teachers, guided by principles of equity, symmetry in adult and student learning, and leadership acceleration.
Research/Report
Students Experiencing Homelessness Brief
Learning Policy Institute
A summary of statewide data about children experiencing homelessness in California.
Framework/Guide
Linked Learning Certification Portal Getting Started Guide
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide to the Linked Learning certification platform.
Research/Report
Evaluation of Los Angeles Unified School District’s Student Equity Needs Index
Los Angeles Unified School District
A report summarizing findings of the Student Equity Needs Index (SENI) conducted by the Los Angeles Unified School District to inform implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula.
Tool / Toolkit
Equity Messaging Guidance for Districts
National Equity Project
A web page intended to support school districts in communication and engagement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Includes tools, tips, and adaptable language to help district leaders be clear, transparent, and unapologetic in their commitment to creating equitable, just, and thriving schools for all of the young people in their district.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Reclaiming the Narrative for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Schools
National Equity Project
A webinar exploring how to effectively communicate about and take collective leadership for the schools and learning environments that young people are demanding and deserve, hosted by LaShawn Routé Chatmon, Kathleen Osta, and Stephen Chang .
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
What On-Track Measures Can Tell Us About High Schoolers During COVID-19: A Worrisome Pattern in Grades and Attendance
Education Analytics, Inc.
An article analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on high school students by examining data on grades, attendance, and course-taking patterns in California districts, revealing a concerning trend of increased disengagement and struggling performance among many students.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Less Schooling, More Learning: A Better Approach Is Hidden in Plain Sight
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
A TED Talk from Jal Mehta, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, presenting his unexpected findings after researching the best ways children learn.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Why We Have Too Much of the Wrong Kind of Urgency and Too Little of the Right Kind in Education
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
A blog post arguing that schools should be reimagined to address deeply rooted challenges, instead of placing urgency around learning loss.
Policy Brief/Proposal
California Community Schools Partnership Program: A Transformational Opportunity for Whole Child Education
Learning Policy Institute
A brief examining key elements of the California Community Schools Partnership Program.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Policy Brief: Targeted K–12 Funding and Student Outcomes
Public Policy Institute of California
A fact sheet summarizing how the Local Control Funding Formula is used by school districts to target funding for high-need schools.
Research/Report
Targeted K–12 Funding and Student Outcomes
Public Policy Institute of California
A report evaluating the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula as a policy tool for targeting funding for high-need schools.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Toward More Effective and Equitable School Funding: Recommendations From Teach Plus California Policy Fellows
Teach Plus
A policy briefing with recommendations for effective implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula in California.
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.
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.
Policy Brief/Proposal
COVID-19 Federal Relief Funding
Community Schools Learning Exchange
A brief summarizing uses of new federal aid to support systemic and sustainable school health and wellness strategies.