Story / Case Study / Commentary
Meet the Gold Certified Pathways
Linked Learning Alliance
Profiles of school districts that have achieved Gold Certification in the Linked Learning approach.
Topic: Youth Thriving Through Learning
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Meet the Silver Certified Pathways
Linked Learning Alliance
Profiles of school districts that have achieved Silver Certification in the Linked Learning approach.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Voices from the Movement
Linked Learning Alliance
A collection of stories about the impact of Linked Learning on the lives of students, as told by the students themselves.
Framework/Guide
About COYN
New Ways to Work
A document describing the California Opportunity Youth Network (COYN), including their mission, policy objectives, recent achievements, youth fellowships, members, and recent publications and presentations.
Tool / Toolkit
My College Fair Resource Guide
OneFuture Coachella Valley
A resource guide to help middle and high school students and their families explore college and career pathways, financial aid and scholarships, and college and university programs. Available in both English and Spanish.
Tool / Toolkit
OneFuture Coachella Valley: College & Financial Aid Resources
OneFuture Coachella Valley
A portal to help students from low income communities and/or underrepresented backgrounds in college and higher career levels to access information about scholarships and financial aid resources.
Research/Report
Housing Instability and Educational Outcomes of San Mateo County Youth
Stanford University Graduate School of Education, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities
A research brief sharing key findings and recommendations for addressing the needs of youth who experience housing instability.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Green Linked Learning
University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Education
A 52-minute seminar that shares lessons learned about green linked learning in the American context for application in Japan for Japanese education leaders at the Japanese Society for the Study of Career Guidance.
Research/Report
Nothing About Us Without Us: Youth Voice, Power, and Participation
University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools
A case study demonstrating how East Side Union High School District in San Jose, in partnership with Californians for Justice, a youth-led educational justice organization, is utilizing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to develop student voice, power, and participation.
Policy Brief/Proposal
A Case for Coherence
American Institutes for Research
A policy and practice brief outlining considerations for implementing the California Community Schools Partnership Program.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Pathways to Purpose: AmazED Learning Environment
Education Reimagined
An article about the AmazED learning environment, which is designed to facilitate personalized and collaborative learning journeys, emphasizing the importance of community involvement, learner-centered approaches, and the sciences of mind, brain, and learning to create meaningful and joyful educational experiences.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Talking Story: Embracing our Humanity on a Deeper Level
Education Reimagined
An article exploring the power of storytelling in education, urging a shift away from technical solutions and embracing the values of ecosystems and story at every level to create transformative and meaningful learning experiences.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Adolescents Are a Force For Good
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay highlighting the accomplishments of immigrant youth and questioning why it is easier to acknowledge the needs and capacities of immigrant youth compared to adolescents who grew up in our own communities and systems.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Formal, Flexible & Free Choice Learning…On an Airplane
KP Catalysts, LLC
An article describing the importance of different learning approaches, such as formal, flexible, and free choice, and how they are interconnected, impacting children's development and educational experiences.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Systems and Structures: What Needs Must Be Addressed for a Learner-Centered Future
KP Catalysts, LLC
A commentary exploring the challenge of providing learner-centered education equitably to all children and families regardless of race, income, or location, and highlights the importance of understanding and supporting community learning systems that complement public schools to achieve this goal.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) – Transforming Education Since 1984
Los Angeles Education Partnership
A 1-minute video overview of the Los Angeles Education Partnership.
Research/Report
Educating Toward a Multiracial Democracy in California
University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
A report examining what it means to design schools and instructional approaches that support students developing as members of a multiracial society.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Honoring Native Culture
California School Boards Association
A magazine article about a school district in Humboldt County, California partnering with local tribes to support indigenous youth.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
What’s in a Grade? Districts Examine How Traditional Grading Practices Affect Equity
California School Boards Association
A magazine article exploring the challenges posed to educational equity by traditional grading systems and how districts in California are developing alternatives.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Helping students with higher education jumpstarts success
All4Ed
An opinion article arguing for the use of Linked Learning approaches to improving economic opportunities for young people.