Story / Case Study / Commentary
Something is Happening in Chula Vista
createCA
A case study of the Chula Vista Elementary School District's approach to integrating the arts into education.
Topic: Transforming Systems for Equity
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Transforming Learning Is a Journey. Here Are Some Essential Lessons So We Can Treat It Like One!
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
A blog post with eight metaphors that offer essential lessons for transforming learning in schools and school districts.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
From Queen to Credits
KP Catalysts, LLC
A commentary on the challenges of giving credit for learning experiences that occur outside the traditional classroom setting and calls for a shift in the credentialing system to acknowledge the diverse and valuable learning opportunities provided by out-of-school time programs.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Opportunity Requires 3 Actions
KP Catalysts, LLC
An article discussing the need for a large-scale reimagining of publicly funded learning opportunities to address equity issues in education and calls for greater collaboration between schools, community-based organizations, and families to create meaningful learning experiences for all students.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Some Assembly Required
KP Catalysts, LLC
A roundup discussing challenges of inequitable access to learning opportunities, especially for affluent parents who spend money on supplemental education, introducing the "Assembly" as an initiative to address this issue and develop a more flexible learning ecosystem.
Research/Report
California’s Students in Foster Care – Brief
Learning Policy Institute
The brief for a report examining school conditions and education outcomes for students experiencing foster care.
Research/Report
Principal Learning Opportunities and School Outcomes
Learning Policy Institute
A report examining the impact of professional development for principals on teacher retention, student achievement, and other issues.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Equality or Equity
San Francisco State University
A book urging us to shift our understanding of the role of our education system from providing equal opportunity to building an equitable society.
Research/Report
Youth Participatory Action Research: Positive Youth Development with the Power to Ignite Change
Stanford University Graduate School of Education, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities
Reflections on the implementation of a research fellowship for youth in three California communities.
Research/Report
Black Student Success: Improving Educational Outcomes For Black Kids Through Increasing the Number Of Black Teachers
Children Now
A report summarizing the data and describing an opportunity to innovate teacher education programs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and rethink how they prepare and sustain candidates of color, particularly Black teachers.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Meeting this Moment for Young People
Linked Learning Alliance
A briefing for state and local policymakers on appropriate uses of new state funding for college and career readiness.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Supporting optimal student outcomes
California School Boards Association
An interview with a panel of California school board members discussing challenges and opportunities for keeping students engaged in a post-COVID learning environment.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News August 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on the impact of CSBA's legal services.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News July 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on budget trailer bills.
Research/Report
California’s Students in Foster Care
Learning Policy Institute
A report examining school conditions and education outcomes for students experiencing foster care.
Tool / Toolkit
Friend Bank Toolkit
March For Our Lives
A guide to organizing and mobilizing friend groups for political action.
Tool / Toolkit
Host a Community Event Toolkit
March For Our Lives
A guide to hosting high-impact community events for political organizing.
Tool / Toolkit
Letter Writing Campaign Toolkit
March For Our Lives
A guide to organizing a high-impact letter writing campaign to elected officials.
Tool / Toolkit
Tabling Toolkit
March For Our Lives
A guide to setting up eye-catching tables at public events to gather voter registrations.
Research/Report
Planning Cities With Young People and Schools: Forging Justice, Generating Joy
Berkeley Institute of Urban and Regional Development
A book offering best-practice recommendations for reimagining the future of our cities for and with our young people, sharing the viewpoint of young people from low-income communities of color and their public schools.