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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While COVID-19 has been tough on #K12 education, it also presents an opportunity for transformation — a way to think beyond “business as usual.” Our #RestorativeRestart report outlines five priorities to think beyond the crisis to create systemic change: https://reimaginecaschools.org/
These 💰s are a huge win for students & families! But we can’t afford to rest here, we MUST keep pushing for shared leadership with students & families ESPECIALLY Black & Brown families✊🏽✊🏿📚🗣 #ReimagineCASchools @CA_Partnership
This investment in our schools is so vital. Community schools create restorative learning environments that foster a sense of emotional safety & belonging, strengthening students’ confidence, motivation & improving school engagement overall. #ReimagineCAschools #WholeChild #caedu
.@SBECalifornia to fund hundreds of #CommunitySchools next week, w/ hundreds more TK; find out which ones & why it's a big deal; my latest https://edsource.org/2022/california-set-to-launch-hundreds-of-community-schools-with-635-million-in-grants/672246
High-quality community schools offer integrated student supports, enriched & expanded learning opportunities, involve family and community engagement, as well as collaborative leadership and practices. #WCE #ReimagineCAschools https://theopportunityinstitute.org/publications-list/2021/10/25/california-community-schools-partnership-program-a-transformational-opportunity-for-whole-child-education
We need Race & Relationship-Centered Community Schools. Reminder, @CADeptE's community school partnership applications are now open! #ReImagineCASchools
We need more special education teachers, social workers, psychologists, and related service providers in our schools and districts.
¡Actualizaciones para el #LCAP de mitad de año próximamente: aprende cómo asegurarse de que su distrito está en camino de alcanzar sus resultados de equidad! https://www.publicadvocates.org/resources/blog/actualizaciones-para-el-lcap-de-mitad-de-ano-proximamente/
#CAedu #ReimagineCAschools
Mid-Year #LCAP updates are coming soon. Learn how to ensure your district is on track to meeting its equity outcomes!
#CAedu #ReimagineCAschools https://www.publicadvocates.org/resources/blog/mid-year-lcap-updates-coming-soon/
Check out @EdTrust #RestorativeRestart report that outlines five priorities to think beyond the crisis to create systemic change: https://bit.ly/34tft6H
While COVID-19 has been tough on #K12 education, it also presents an opportunity for transformation — a way to think beyond “business as usual.” Our #RestorativeRestart report outlines five priorities to think beyond the crisis to create systemic change: https://bit.ly/34tft6H
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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