Framework/Guide
Work-Based Learning Curriculum
Linked Learning Alliance
An outline of the Linked Learning framework for Work-Based Learning.
Topic: Youth Thriving Through Learning
Research/Report
Bright Spots: Schools & Organizations Cultivating Excellence in Los Angeles Black Youth
University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools
A report analyzing schools and organizations in Los Angeles County with a history of illuminating paths toward academic success for the Black students they serve.
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.
Tool / Toolkit
High School Counselor FAFSA/CADAA Toolkit for Students Experiencing Homelessness
John Burton Advocates for Youth
A toolkit to help high school counselors support students experiencing homelessness to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
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
Handle With Care
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay describing the impactful "Handle with Care" program that provides support to children exposed to trauma and highlighting the need for coordinated efforts to protect and support students facing chronic traumas inflicted by systems and the legal system.
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Caught And Taught — Out-Of-School Time Programs Add Social-Emotional Instruction
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay discussing the need for increased social-emotional learning (SEL) in afterschool programs due to behavioral challenges brought on by the pandemic, highlighting the importance of both explicit and embedded SEL instruction to support youth and staff.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Elevating the Essentials
KP Catalysts, LLC
An article about the "Essential Guiding Principles for Whole Child Design," emphasizing the importance of considering whether an organization is partially addressing these principles or aiming to address them for all young people to achieve meaningful systems change.
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.
Research/Report
San José Public Library Foundation August 2022 Impact Report
San José Public Library Foundation
A short impact report featuring images, graphics, charts, and words from August 2022 about the SJ Aspires program, which partners directly with San José high school to give students the opportunity to claim scholarship dollars that they can use for education after high school by completing activities aligned with college and career readiness.
Tool / Toolkit
Leading with SEL
CASEL: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
A collection of resources and toolkits designed to help parents, students, educators, and employers advocate for social-emotional learning (SEL) and become SEL leaders.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Student Success + Youth Success = Field Success
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay commenting on initiatives by the Biden administration, including the National Partnership for Student Success and the Engage Every Student Initiative, aimed at bridging the gap between schools and community-based organizations to support holistic learning and development for students.
Research/Report
California’s Students in Foster Care
Learning Policy Institute
A report examining school conditions and education outcomes for students experiencing foster care.
Research/Report
Catalyzing Student Success Through A Career Preparedness Systems Framework in Schools
Anaheim Union High School District
A report on the Anaheim Union High School District's Career Preparedness Systems Framework.
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.
Tool / Toolkit
Strategic Arts Education Planning Guide
createCA
A technical guide to step-by-step planning for arts and arts education based on the Technology of Participation methods.
Policy Brief/Proposal
The Arts Bring Out the Best in Our Students
createCA
A flyer about the benefits of investing in arts education.