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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A 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. Still relevant today.
#ReimagineCASchools
#RestorativeRestart
https://reimaginecaschools.org
High-quality community schools are grounded in the science of learning & development. Our brief w/ @LPI_Learning explains how SOLD principles can be woven into 4 pillars of community schools. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/ca-community-schools-partnership-brief #ReimagineCAschools #CAedu
#CentraliaESD began the year with a #RestorativeRestart using @LPI_Learning framework. We have added on a layer of “Kindness begins with Me” campaign focused on monthly gratitude and kind acts. It’s incredibly fulfilling to focus on improving our humanity. @LDH_ed #CESDproud.
Studies show that youth who deliberately practice #gratitude have higher GPAs; experience more positive emotions; and, ultimately, go on to live more meaningful lives.
Here are 7 ways to cultivate gratitude in your classroom. https://bit.ly/2Zgh8dE
This summer youth & advocates said we have to
✅Center relationships
✅ Center the whole child's needs
✅Strengthen staffing & partnerships
✅ Make learning relevant & rigorous
✅ Empower teams to reimagine & rebuild systems
to #ReImagineCASchools !
Some districts are planning new initiatives with some of the money. For @LongbeachUSD, it’s the $7.6 million High School Success Initiative, a college intervention and acceleration program targeted at ninth-graders. #caedu #edchat #caleg #capol
https://edsource.org/2021/how-will-california-districts-spend-13-6-billion-in-federal-covid-relief/663101
Black young girls & youth deserve better. While not surprising, this news reminds of what's at stake as we reimagine safety in our schools. #ReimagineCASchools
Must Read! @marshallproj investigation finds across the country, police hurt thousands of youth every year—and a striking number of them are Black girls. A look at some of the cases and the long-lasting trauma caused by these incidents. https://bit.ly/3BVrL2P #InvestInYouth
Young people keep us inspired and motivated. From #ReimagineCASchools to #ClimateJustice, they are setting the stage for a bold & new way ✊🏾🔥
"We are not drowning, We are Fighting" - @Brianna_Fruean addressing world leaders at #COP26
From attending her first climate conference at 11 years old, to setting up composting and carpooling initiatives at her primary school, to mobilising communities, to commanding a room of world leaders where even Biden was taking notes. We are so incredibly proud of you Brianna!
THIS is why we were pushing for a #restorativerestart! #relationshipcenteredschools #communityschools
Children, Teens Are in a 'Mental Health State of Emergency,' Child Health-Care Groups Warn https://www.edweek.org/leadership/children-teens-are-in-a-mental-health-state-of-emergency-child-health-care-groups-warn/2021/10 @educationweek
A key factor in the success of community schools includes #familyengagement & community engagement practices that ensure schools and families are supporting children together in culturally affirming, mutually reinforcing ways. https://theopportunityinstitute.org/publications-list/2021/10/25/california-community-schools-partnership-program-a-transformational-opportunity-for-whole-child-education #ReimagineCAschools
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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