Research/Report
Using Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds to Support Student
All4Ed
A policy guide to using federal coronavirus relief funds to improve college access and success.
Topic: Youth Thriving Through Learning
Story / Case Study / Commentary
CFJ Youth Leaders Secure Major Wins in Long Beach & Fresno Unified
Californians for Justice
A blog post showcasing the achievements of youth organizers in Fresno and Long Beach Unified School Districts, highlighting their successful campaigns for expanding ethnic studies, paying students for their expertise, establishing wellness centers, and prioritizing student health and resources for Black students.
Research/Report
California Special Education Funding System Study, Part 2
WestEd
A report on findings, implications, and considerations for improving special education funding in California.
Tool / Toolkit
Frequently Asked Questions: Governor Newsom’s Proposal on Local Education Agencies Confirmation of FAFSA or CADAA Applications
Education Trust, Inc.
A blog post presenting answers to frequently asked questions about California Governor Newsom's January 2021 budget proposal to ensure all high school seniors complete a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Tool / Toolkit
Jumpstart: Mapping Racial Equity in California’s Community College Dual Enrollment
Education Trust, Inc.
An online map tool that provides a visual representation of racial equity in dual enrollment participation across California’s high school and community college districts (CCDs), specifically for Latinx, Native, and Black students.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Voices from California Higher Education: Recommendations for Centering Equity Amidst Campus Re-openings
Education Trust, Inc.
A brief providing recommendations on how to use new funding sources to better support low-income, first generation students of color in California's higher education field in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with examples from the field.
Tool / Toolkit
Getting Started with Linked Learning
Linked Learning Alliance
A collection of guides for implementing Linked Learning.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Artbound: Arts Education
Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
A video produced by KCET PBS SoCal exploring the values that arts education provides for all young people and communities, to build the foundation for an inclusive and economically vibrant society.
Tool / Toolkit
Understanding the Landscape of Supports for Students Experiencing Homelessness
National Center for Youth Law
A resource for schools and school districts to better understand and assess the effectiveness of their supports and programs that assist students experiencing homelessness.
Research/Report
Closing the Homework Gap in California
All4Ed
This report, produced by All4Ed in partnership with the Linked Learning Alliance and Small School Districts’ Association, found that 1.6 million children in California live in homes without high-speed internet, and more than 750,000 have no access to devices.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Drawing on the Knowledge that Exists in Our Communities: A Conversation with Kara Bobroff
Education Reimagined
A Q&A with Kara Bobroff, President of the One Gen Fund, exploring the possibilities and benefits of creating community-based ecosystems of learning for Indigenous communities.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Creating and Connecting: The Arts are Essential to Reopening Schools
Turnaround Arts
An article emphasizing the importance of integrating the arts into education, particularly for students from marginalized communities. This piece highlights how the arts can promote healing, learning, and equity, and urges schools to prioritize inclusive and engaging learning environments that empower students and foster their holistic development.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
A Vision of Hope
All4Ed
A podcast featuring discussion with Dr. Maria Martinez-Poulin, superintendent of Whittier City School District.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
We Will Not Let Each Other Fall
All4Ed
A podcast featuring discussion with Zandra Jo Galvan, superintendent of Greenfield Union School District.
Policy Brief/Proposal
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2021-22 May Revision
California Budget & Policy Center
A report outlining key pieces of the California governor's May 2021-22 Revision and exploring progress and missed opportunities.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
CFJ Youth Leaders Win Restorative Restart & More in Oakland & San Jose!
Californians for Justice
A blog post highlighting the achievements of youth leaders in Oakland and San Jose who successfully advocated for a restorative return to school by securing commitments for mental health support, wellness centers, and community-building initiatives in their respective school districts, celebrating the power of youth activism and previewing upcoming victories in other cities.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Restorative Restart
Community Schools Learning Exchange
A report providing research behind 14 action areas for rebuilding education in California following COVID-19.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Social Justice Humanitas Academy
Learning Policy Institute
A study of the principles and practices that support whole child development at the Social Justice Humanitas Academy in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Connecting Youth to Purpose: A Framework for Integrating Linked Learning and Community Schools
Linked Learning Alliance
A video webinar focused on integrating Linked Learning and community schools approaches.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Investing in Students, in Equity, in the Future: Linked Learning Funding Strategies
Linked Learning Alliance
A 40-minute video webinar focusing on braided funding strategies at the local, state, and federal level to support development and improvement of Linked Learning pathways.