Webinar / Video / Podcast
Pre-Apprenticeship Roundtable
Linked Learning Alliance
A 56-minute video discussion about approaches to pre-apprenticeship programs as part of a Linked Learning implementation.
Topic: Youth Thriving Through Learning
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Telling a New Story
Education Reimagined
An article envisioning a new educational model where children play an essential role in their communities, immersed in diverse learning experiences, and supported by learner-centered ecosystems that value relationships, community involvement, and personalized learning.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Policies That Erase Black, Brown or LGBTQ Youth Are a Crisis
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay about the alarming decline in youth mental health exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of social-emotional learning, teacher training, and school connectedness to address mental health issues and support marginalized youth in schools.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Social Justice Humanitas Academy Brief
Learning Policy Institute
A brief summarizing key components of school design at play at the Social Justice Humanitas Academy in Los Angeles Unified School District.
Framework/Guide
Linked Learning Gold Certification Review Guide
Linked Learning Alliance
A guide to assist educators in reviewing their implementation of Linked Learning for adherence to Gold Certification standards.
Framework/Guide
Supporting California’s Children Through a Whole Child Approach
WestEd
A field guide to creating integrated school-based systems of care.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Introduction to the Linked Learning Approach (April 2022)
Linked Learning Alliance
A 90-minute video webinar about the Linked Learning approach.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Support For All the Pieces
All4Ed
A podcast featuring discussion with Dr. Michele Bowers, Superintendent of Lancaster School District.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Ensuring Youth Access To People, Places And Possibilities
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay describing how some homeless youth services providers were able to adjust and innovate during the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting youth-centered approaches, but highlighting the need for more systemic changes and infrastructure to support all young people's needs, especially those experiencing homelessness.
Research/Report
Student Outcomes and Parent Teacher Home Visits
Parent Teacher Home Visits
A report presenting the results of a research study showing a strong connection between the Parent Teacher Home Visits model and decreases in chronic absence rates, as well as increases in English Language Arts proficiency among students.
Research/Report
Keeping an Eye on Equity in Bilingual Education
Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Program
An article about the work of the Sobrato Early Academy Language (SEAL) Program's efforts to reduce inequities in bilingual education by fostering ideological clarity among bilingual teachers and the meaningful engagement of Spanish-speaking families.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Small But Mighty
All4Ed
A podcast featuring discussion with Lori Gonzalez, superintendent of El Nido Unified School District
Webinar / Video / Podcast
We Are Going to Be Just Fine
All4Ed
A podcast featuring discussion with Michael McCormick, superintendent of Val Verde School District
Story / Case Study / Commentary
What It Takes To Get and Keep Youth In School
KP Catalysts, LLC
An opinion essay about the lack of coverage in education media about the story of Black elementary school children being jailed for non-existent crimes, highlighting the importance of covering issues of injustice and inequity in schools and education systems.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Keep Us Linked to a Future All Californians Deserve
Linked Learning Alliance
A 4-minute video of testimonials by students about their experience with Linked Learning.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Taking Advisory Boards to the Next Level: An Industry Perspective
Linked Learning Alliance
A 55-minute video discussion about the function of advisory boards in the design and implementation of Linked Learning approaches.
Research/Report
San José Public Library Foundation February 2022 Impact Report
San José Public Library Foundation
A short impact report featuring images, graphics, charts, and words from February 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.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
LCFF Case Study: Lynwood
University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools
A 2-minute video about the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula at Lindbergh Elementary in the Lynwood Unified School District.
Policy Brief/Proposal
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 State Budget
California Budget & Policy Center
A report outlining key pieces of the 2022-23 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Engaging Young People in Exploring Work Opportunities through Virtual Internships
Education Reimagined
A Q&A with Todd Smith, CEO of Symphony Workforce, about his journey to connect young people to meaningful work opportunities.