How California School Districts are Addressing the Silent Recession
A new report describes four key budget strategies that California school districts are using to maximize limited funds and meet students’ needs.
Policy
WestEd's Anthony Petrosino Receives the 2018 Robert Boruch Award
WestEd’s Anthony Petrosino is the recipient of the prestigious Robert Boruch Award for Distinctive Contributions to Research that Informs Public Policy. This award, given by the Campbell Collaboration, recognizes and honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to research on social interventions that inform public policy in areas such as criminal justice, education, and social welfare.
The Initial Impact of the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) Policy on Preparation Programs
This report describes a study that examined the initial impact of the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) policy, the first required performance assessment for preliminary administrator certification in California, by identifying early changes (i.e., changes made through March 30, 2018) in administrator preparation programs’ practices.
Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement: Framework Bolsters Turnaround Efforts
Learn how states are using a powerful framework to enhance their school improvement systems.
Join WestEd at the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy Symposium
The symposium will be held at George Mason University on Thursday, June 21, 2018.
Supports for Students with Disabilities in the Math in Common Districts
Students with disabilities are falling behind as districts work to implement new math standards.
The Silent Recession: Why California School Districts Are Underwater Despite Increases in Funding
How will rising financial demands impact California's school districts?
Finding a Path Toward Equity: What States Can Learn from the Transformation of California’s School Funding Model
A new case study offers lessons on reforming K–12 education finance systems.
Healthy U: Promoting Sexual Health Among Juvenile Offenders, New Webinar, 3/27
The Healthy U app aims to curb unplanned teen pregnancy by educating young males, ages 14-19.
Join WestEd at AERA 2018
WestEd staff will be involved in more than 20 sessions, chairing, presenting, or serving as discussant.