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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Excited for our incoming 9th grade students at @carverpbsa to earn a free associate’s degree...all while they complete high school. Full STEAM ahead! #choosepurpose #schoolbasednonprofit #wholechild #restorativerestart #COR
Congratulations to @carverpbsa for becoming the FIRST school in Georgia to become a P-Tech partner school! That is AMAZING!!!!❤️ Our rising 9th graders are truly blessed to engage in this awesome experience! #choosepurpose @PBS_Atlanta #ThisIsNotYourTypicalHighSchool 💪🏾❤️
Does anyone know of school districts that will be implementing this #RestorativeRestart approach? #ReimagineSchoolsCA https://reimaginecaschools.org/
We won a $3B, 5-year investment in racially just, relationship-centered #communityschools in the #CABudget. Learn more about the transformative power of #CommunitySchools in this film series from @future4learning & @MediaSutra: https://futureforlearning.org/media/cincinnati-film-series/ #reimagineCAschools
Have you heard the good news? Our youth won major victories in Long Beach & Fresno Unified! We're talking expansion of ethnic studies, paying students for their labor, creation of Black Achievement Initiative & more!
#YouthPower #RestorativeRestart
https://caljustice.org/2021/07/08/cfj-youth-leaders-secure-major-wins-in-long-beach-fresno-unified/
Families, educators, and policymakers want to rebuild students’ skills & knowledge from this past year. But this is only possible if we invest in the well-being of students AND educators. Visit http://reimaginecaschools.org for a transformative, equitable, and #RestorativeRestart.
Check out the amazing power of youth organizers! We demanded & won BILLIONS in the state ed budget, including major resources for mental health, ethnic studies, student voice and racial equity!
#RestorativeRestart #YouthPower #ThankAYouthOrganizerToday
https://caljustice.org/2021/07/12/student-power-wins-big-to-pave-way-for-racially-just-schools/
Families, educators, and policymakers want to rebuild students’ skills and knowledge from this past year. But this is only possible if we invest in student and educator well-being. This is an important step in the right direction #ReimagineCAschools #ReimagineSchoolsCA
Today we signed a historic $123.9B education package to reimagine public schools as CA roars back. We are transforming education in CA to gateways of equity & opportunity for all students.
Here's how it will make an impact➡️
We applaud @GavinNewsom for making substantial investments in racially just, relationship-centered community schools and diverse educator recruitment that will sustainably #ReimagineCASchools and accelerate the pandemic recovery. #CAEdu Our statement: https://bit.ly/CAEdBudgetSigning
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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