This brief looks at the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and identifies effective strategies that address the needs of students with foster care experience (FCE). It details the findings of a case study of Sweetwater Union High School District, based in Chula Vista, California, and its practices, programs, and policies that promote the academic well-being of students with FCE. Conjointly, drawing from interviews with California high school graduates with FCE, the brief includes students’ recommendations for schools.
Wollen, S., Gomez, A., Day, A., Willis, T., and Estrella, E. (2023). Supporting the Academic Success of Students with Foster Care Experience: Lessons from Sweetwater Union High School District. California MTSS Research Consortium, UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. Accessed September 5, 2023.
This brief depicts demographic trends and the rich diversity of the English-Learner (EL) classified students enrolled in California’s public schools. These data include the number of language learners, geographic trends in where they live, their home language, and their race.
Leger, M-L., Santibanez, L., Obeso, O. and Perez, S. (2023). The Landscape of Language Learners in California’s MTSS: Who are California’s English Language Learners? California MTSS Research Consortium, UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. Accessed September 5, 2023.
This series of articles on Inequities in schools takes a close look at some schools and districts that are engaging in hard work of embracing the goals of equity and turning them into action steps that are benefiting students. The articles discuss that black, Hispanic or low-income students schools may not have the same advanced courses as white, more affluent peers, teachers with long track records of effective teaching or are more likely to face harsher discipline. Articles: 1. In Pursuit of Equity 2. Data Reveal Deep Inequalities in Schools 3. How Onw District is Raising Math Rigor and Achievement for Students of Color 4. Access to Quality PD Is an Equity Issue, Teachers Say 5. The Simple Policy Change That's Getting More Students of Color in Advanced Courses 6. The Art of Making Science Accessible and Relevant to All Students
Samuel, C.A., Schwartz, S., Blad, E., Gewertz, C. 2020. Uprooting Inequities in Schools. Bethesda, Maryland: Education Week http://e-news.edweek.org/hostedemail/email.htm?CID=41632109141&ch=555AE40C00CA2111F027762D339E115D&h=090c7478f5f0b706ad27de4da5c61b08&ei=7f7OBGlxN&st=04-MAR-20
This article discusses the reform efforts of California school districts to reduce the suspension rate of students of color, especially African American Students. Suspension data from 2018-19 is broken down by race and ethnicity. Restorative Justice Programs are discussed as successful programs to reduce suspensions. Use of LCAP funds to develop programs and increase staff to support students is outlined.
Jones, Carolyn. 2020. Years of reform efforts contribute to declining African-American suspension rates in California. Oakland, California: EdSource.
https://edsource.org/2020/african-american-suspension-rate-drops-in-california-after-years-of-reform-efforts/621970
