Topic: Transforming Systems for Equity

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Teach Plus Calls on Governor and Legislature to Focus on Equity, Listen to Teachers During Budget Debate

Teach Plus

A policy statement commenting on the 2021-2022 California State Budget and advocating for funding to support student social-emotional needs, school climate surveys, support for vulnerable children, and diversifying the teacher workforce.

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Will Gov. Newsom patch up the Local Control Funding Formula for schools?

Teach Plus

An op-ed arguing in favor of legislation that would require school districts to report how they distributed their LCFF funds.

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Research/Report

School Stability for California’s Youth in Foster Care

Alliance for Children's Rights

A review of laws and policies affecting students in foster care in California's public school systems.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

The Big Vision for the Next Stage of Education Philanthropy (report)

Grantmakers for Education

A report exploring how education philanthropists can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout.

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The Big Vision for the Next Stage of Education Philanthropy (webinar)

Grantmakers for Education

A 55-minute webinar exploring how education philanthropists can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout.

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Make Schools More Human

Harvard University, Graduate School of Education

A New York Times op-ed highlighting the shortcomings of the education system during the pandemic, emphasizing the need for more personalized, human-centered schooling that takes into account the diverse needs of students, teachers, and communities while addressing the inequalities in learning opportunities and promoting a holistic approach to education.

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Designing Dual Enrollment to Reach English Learners

Jobs for the Future

A report exploring the current state of dual enrollment participation for English learners, highlighting promising practices, and providing recommendations for creating a more seamless transition between high school and college for English learners.

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Policy Brief/Proposal

Feedback: Draft California Perkins V State Plan

Linked Learning Alliance

A policy brief addressing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

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A Rising Tide

University of California Davis, School of Education

An infographic about students participating in dual enrollment programs in California.

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California Labor Management Initiative Webinars

Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation

A collection of webinars and workshops offering guidance to school system unions and management.

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Public Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Public Advocates

A guide to understanding the CA Brown Act requiring school boards to open their meetings to the public.

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Research/Report

Reclaiming the Democratic Purpose of California’s Public Schools

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

A study of civic learning in California school districts.

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Equitable Connections and Cultural Vulnerability

All4Ed

A podcast featuring discussion with Victor Tam, principal at San Francisco Unified School District.

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Dinuba’s Journey

Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation

A case study about labor-management practices in the Dinuba Unified School District.

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Gov. Newsom Vetoes Requirement For Ethnic Studies Course In High School; Also Nixed: A Fix to Funding Formula

Children Now

An article describing California Governor Gavin Newsom's unexpected veto of a bill that would have mandated a course in ethnic studies as a high school graduation requirement and a significant change to the state's K-12 funding formula, the Local Control Funding Formula.