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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Did you hear the great news? CFJ got $1.5M to continue our work building relationships, prioritizing student voice and developing our youth leaders for the work ahead as we #ReimagineCASchools 🥰✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🎉
https://chanzuckerberg.com/newsroom/the-chan-zuckerberg-initiative-commits-more-than-17-million-to-support-student-and-caregiver-power-in-education @ChanZuckerberg
Love the idea of a #restorativerestart as we welcome students back to school @igssyd
A new brief released by a coalition of California organizations outlines 5 priorities for a #RestorativeRestart for schools that can lay the groundwork for long term systemic transformation. #ReimagineCASchools https://reimaginecaschools.org/
In #OptimisticOctober @igssyd we are encouraging our students to practise optimism using this simple & wonderful resource & to live compassionately, putting the happiness of others at the centre of their lives @actionhappiness #optimism #restorativerestart #wellness
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 12 (4-5:30 PT) for an Educators Listening Session! Share personal experiences, individual perspectives w/ experts on emerging solutions for enduring challenges as schools continue to Reimagine & Rebuild! #ReimagineSchoolsCA
https://edtrust.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpceyvpjgqEtPO5TL1K9ieuwGA0J75cDQ1
Come thruuu!!! Hear about some bright spots, lessons on the return to schools & our work to #ReimagineCASchools
PACE invites early learning & K-12 educators to a Reimagine & Rebuild Educator Listening Session. 4-5:30p 10/12. Share insights on back-to-school experiences w/ @EdTrustWest @Child_360 @teachplus @EarlyEdgeCA @Cal4Justice @TrellisEdu @ChildrenNow. Join us: https://edtrust.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpceyvpjgqEtPO5TL1K9ieuwGA0J75cDQ1
Join the movement to #ReimagineCASchools!! We're currently expanding our organizing and capacity building teams! ✊🏽✊🏿
See our full list of job openings @ https://caljustice.org/careers/
Wondering what safety looks on campus w/o police? San Jose Organizing Director (& alum & amazing mama) Lucila Ortiz wrote this piece explaining why school safety must center relationships, trust & student supports, NOT criminalization. #ReimagineCASchools
http://ow.ly/4Ttu50GhweJ
Yess! Black & Brown communities have been saying it for decades -- WE KEEP US SAFE! It's time to #ReimagineCASchools as places of trust, support and healing! #PoliceFreeSchools
Care, not cops! As school is now back in session for many, here are reasons why we need to invest in student success and defund school police. #PoliceFreeSchools #EducationJustice
🎨 @PowerCANow
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
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