Topic: Transforming Systems for Equity

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 .

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Leadership Community of Practice Continuum

ConnectED The National Center for College and Career

A framework describing the Leadership Community of Practice Continuum, and the collaborative practices, culture, and supports needed to sustain this work.

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Funding Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities: Setting the Context at a Pivotal Moment

Grantmakers for Education

A 51-minute webinar discussing the historical and contemporary forces shaping the racial position of AAPIs today.

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Minimizing Misinformation About History and Social Studies: A Brief Guide for School Board Members

Learn from History

A guide to help school board members minimize distraction and disruption related to misinformation about history and social studies, and keep the focus on students and what they need.

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Minimizing Misinformation About History and Social Studies: A Brief Guide for School System Leaders

Learn from History

A guide to help school system leaders minimize distraction and disruption related to misinformation about history and social studies, and keep the focus on students and what they need.

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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.

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A Linked Learning Guide for School District Leaders

Linked Learning Alliance

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

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LAEP Transform Education for Black Lives 2021: Student and Parent Voices

Los Angeles Education Partnership

A 5-minute video snapshot of some of things Black families and students want educators to know.