Reimagine and Rebuild California Schools
Restarting School with Equity at the Center
COVID-19 and our nation’s reckoning on racial justice is calling on all of us—from state to local leaders, teachers, parents, students and advocates—to transform schools and districts as we know them. Our education system cannot “go back to normal” because the prepandemic normal was not working for all students. We can instead reimagine and rebuild an education system where equity is at the center of every single decision.
The First Six Weeks
Restorative Restart
There is one bold move districts can make in the coming months. Every California district should take 6 weeks to offer students, families, and educators a restorative restart. During this time, district and school leaders and staff should prioritize the following practices and then continue to expand them year round.
Reimagine and Rebuild Publications
BRIEF
This brief, released by a wide-ranging coalition of California organizations, outlines steps schools and districts can take now to rebuild and recover and lay the groundwork for long term systemic transformation.
REPORT
This report from Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) offers schools and districts research and guidance in 14 action areas to support post-pandemic recovery and transformation.
Presentation Deck and Resources
Present the restorative restart ideas to others, explore practical tools and resources for budgeting and implementation, and learn more about how state and federal stimulus funds can support equity in schools. (Note: more resources will be coming soon!)
Endorsing Partners
A wide-ranging coalition of education, community, and research organizations from across California have come together to craft and endorse this vision for reimagining and rebuilding schools.
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As an artist & educator herself, Arleny longs for schools to be able to center the whole child and focus on student wellbeing before their academics. This is what we strive for as we rebuild & #ReImagineCASchools
To see more of her work, check out http://ow.ly/68mU50KfsRI
The @CA_Partnership's artist partners recently uplifted their dreams and visions for a racially just, relationship centered school system that meets the unique needs of every student, family and community. See the gallery #ReImagineCASchools #Art4EdJustice https://futureoflearningca.org/gallery-2022/
The @CA_Partnership's artist partners recently uplifted their dreams and visions for a racially just, relationship centered school system that meets the unique needs of every student, family and community. See the gallery #ReImagineCASchools #Art4EdJustice https://futureoflearningca.org/gallery-2022/
For an inspirational start to the school year, explore the @CA_Partnership #Art4EdJustice series, showcasing 9 artists’ work that celebrates their hopes and vision for #CommunitySchools in California. #ReImagineCASchools #BackToSchool https://futureoflearningca.org/gallery-2022/
Moving words by Eden Meseret, a young artist who dreams of schools that cater to diverse learning styles & inclusive of students of color within the curriculum. We share this dream & work towards achieving it for all of our us as we continue to #ReImagineCASchools together.
Moving words by Eden Meseret, a young artist who dreams of schools that cater to diverse learning styles & inclusive of students of color within the curriculum. We share this dream & work towards achieving it for all of our us as we continue to #ReImagineCASchools together.
“Turn the school yard into an edible garden” beautiful song and songwriting from Jada Imani, singer and activist got us @CA_Partnership imagining what community schools could be. https://youtube.com/watch?v=6zwm2tIG6So #reimaginecaschools #arts4edjustice RT @SaaunB
Moving words by Eden Meseret, a young artist who dreams of schools that cater to diverse learning styles & inclusive of students of color within the curriculum. We share this dream with her, & work towards achieving it for all of us as we continue to #ReImagineCASchools together!
In the News
The Oaklandside | May 21, 2021
The Sacramento Bee | May 20, 2021
KPBS | May 14, 2021
EdSource | April 30, 2021
K-12 Dive | April 30, 2021
EdSource | April 29, 2021
Commentary | April 29, 2021
Webinar Series
KTVU FOX 2 | April 22, 2021
All press inquiries should be directed to John McDonald, Mariel Matze, or Hannah Esqueda.
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