An argument for a systemic approach for generating learning opportunities for students' informed participation in civic and political life.

A brief on student perspectives of challenges and opportunities they face as they pursue college and career readiness in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A report describing the challenges faced by low-income young people of color in cities and their limited involvement in city planning processes, and proposing an equity-driven framework to guide and assess meaningful engagement, with a focus on resilience in the face of adversity and climate change, highlighting the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) initiative as a case study for fostering relationships between civic leaders and young people and creating more inclusive and innovative approaches to city planning.

A research brief offering insights into the importance of engaging young people in local government decision-making processes, highlighting the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) approach as a powerful way to integrate youth voices in long-range regional planning.

An analysis of the educational data from the 2019-2020 school year of the Center for Youth Law's work in Los Angeles County in partnership with Palmdale School District to support the individual needs of children in foster care and systems change at a district level.

An analysis of the educational data from the second year of the Center for Youth Law's community-based work in Santa Clara County to support system-impacted young people.

A report that highlights examples of SEL from organizing praxis, problematizes current SEL frameworks (especially when SEL is used as another form of policing), and illuminates the connections between holistic safety and SEL.

A summary of a comprehensive community needs assessment conducted among 600 students and families from low-income communities of color in more than 20 school districts in California.

A guide that articulates Facing History’s unique approach to civic participation, which holds that reflection is a critical precursor to action.

A analysis of school districts' usage of LCFF funding on police and security.

A guide to opportunities and barriers for using continuous improvement to advance educational equity.

A handout informing students of their rights to serve on school boards.

A blog post celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Student Voice Campaign from Californians for Justice, highlighting its transformative impact in giving students a voice in decision-making processes in California's public schools and advocating for continued student engagement and equity in education.

A peer-reviewed journal article discussing the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) initiative, which empowers young people to address development challenges and engage with city planning policymakers, emphasizing the importance of involving youth and schools in community planning for climate resilience and adaptation, and highlighting the need for equity and social justice in resilience efforts.

A 3-minute video about the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula at Kearny High School in the San Diego Unified School District.

A collection of Amicus Curiae briefs filed in different cases across the United States, centering gun violence survivors’ voices in the courts.

A webinar and resource collection for creative safe and supportive schools for Black and Brown Girls.

A case study of how relationships are driving improvement in Chula Vista.

A brief profile describing how Vintage High School, part of Napa Valley Unified School District, helps students build college-going identities by deliberately taking steps to understand and value the cultures of the students, families, and communities that they serve.

A brief profile describing how California school districts are building deep partnerships with local community-based organizations, college and universities, and local industry partners.