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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“I hope to see education prepare our youth for the world… in ways that everyone's histories and truths are included.” —Jackie Fawn (she/her), from the Yurok tribe in CA. IG: [at]jackiefawn [at]fishbearstudios https://futureoflearningca.org/gallery-2022/ #Art4EdJustice #ReimagineCASchools
“I dream that our California education system, and eventually the education system in its entirety, can become hubs for diversity and learning.” —Nakeo Marez (they/them), 16 years old, from Fresno, CA. @ghostkalei #Art4EdJustice #ReimagineCASchools https://futureoflearningca.org/gallery-2022/
"I hope that schools in my community can better reflect back the world students live in and authentically teach and support students' development." —Joel Garcia (Huichol), Indigenous artist and cultural organizer, East Los Angeles. #Art4EdJustice #ReimagineCASchools
Imagine an education system rooted in our ancestral knowledge & wealth!?
Young people deserve to be seen, heard, valued and reflected in their learning & schools.
#ReImagineCASchools
We’re so excited for this opportunity to share incredible artwork that reimagines what #CAschools can be like. This #Art4EdJustice piece is by Chamina Elise. Go to https://futureoflearningca.org/gallery-2022/ to learn more about the artist and stay tuned for more #ReimagineCASchools RT @Cal4Justice
Joel's #Art4Edjustice reminds us how our education system can only authentically support student development when schools reflect the real world the students live in, by building relationships like developing partnership & guidance from Tribal Communities to #ReImagineCASchools
Joel's #Art4Edjustice reminds us how our education system can only authentically support student development when schools reflect the real world the students live in, by building relationships like developing partnership & guidance from Tribal Communities to #ReImagineCASchools
Joel's #Art4Edjustice reminds us how our education system can only authentically support student development when schools reflect the real world the students live in, by building relationships like developing partnership & guidance from Tribal Communities to #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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