Adolescents in California: Creating the Conditions for Thriving

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Adolescents in California: Creating the Conditions for Thriving

Publication Year: 2024

The Stuart Foundation shares an overview of California adolescents as learners, earners, creators and leaders—discussing how California is investing in adolescents, naming the key drivers of inequitable leaning outcomes and inviting everyone to join the conversation and collective effort to create the conditions for adolescents to thrive.

By the Stuart Foundation.

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Report on Social and Emotional Learning in US Schools

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K-12 | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL

Report on Social and Emotional Learning in US Schools

Publication Year: 2024

CASEL and RAND release Social and Emotional Learning in U.S. Schools: Findings from CASEL’s Nationwide Policy Scan and the American Teacher Panel and American School Leader Panel Surveys, a new study finding that more school leaders say they are prioritizing SEL as part of critical academic recovery efforts, despite shifts in funding or political divides.

By CASEL and RAND.

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Expanding How We Understand Youth Well-Being

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Child Well-Being | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL

Expanding How We Understand Youth Well-Being

Publication Year: 2024

This series of new products urges the field to refine how it defines and measures youth well-being.

By Urban Institute.

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Strategic Communications for State System Leaders Navigating Times of Social Conflict

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K-12 | Narrative | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL

Strategic Communications for State System Leaders Navigating Times of Social Conflict

Publication Year: 2023

Moderated by Natalie Walrond of the National Center. With Sheila Briggs, Education First; and Maria Echaveste, Opportunity Institute. Offers ideas about strategic communications and examples of effective approaches to navigating social and political challenges, including cross-sector collaboration, using data, and storytelling.

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35 minute audiocast here.

By the National Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety at WestEd.

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Adolescent Development Podcast

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Science of Learning & Dev | SEL

Adolescent Development Podcast

Publication Year: 2023

Adaptivity

Members of the Youth National Scientific Council on Adolescence (YNSCA) take the mic in this three-part miniseries of the Adaptivity podcast. Mahisa Mannan, Michael Nguyen, and Tomi Dugbo explore the science of adolescent development by talking with leading researchers and sharing their own experiences and insights on the adolescent years.

By UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent.

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Youth Engagement in Research and Evaluation: New Guides Help Organizations Build Effective Youth Engagement Programs

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Child Well-Being | Science of Learning & Dev

Youth Engagement in Research and Evaluation: New Guides Help Organizations Build Effective Youth Engagement Programs

Publication Year: 2023

New Guides Help Organizations Build Effective Youth Engagement Programs

Two guides to help youth-serving organizations and those who fund them to invest in and build the type of meaningful, effective youth engagement programs that help young people and those who work with them succeed.

By UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent.

Supported by:
Annie E. Casey Foundation

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Structures for Belonging: A Synthesis of Research on Belonging-Supportive Learning Environments

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K-12 | Science of Learning & Dev

Structures for Belonging: A Synthesis of Research on Belonging-Supportive Learning Environments

Publication Year: 2020

The synthesis discusses both K-12 and postsecondary educational contexts, and includes research from diverse academic disciplines including social psychology, cultural psychology, sociology, adolescent development, neuroscience, economics, and education.

By Student Experience Research Network.

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The Promise: Stories About Equity, Justice and Power

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K-12 | Racial Equity | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL | Youth Voice

The Promise: Stories About Equity, Justice and Power

Publication Year: 2021

A publication about equity, justice, and power.

By Raikes Foundation.

Supported by:
Raikes Foundation

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Youth Engagement in Research and Evaluation: A Guide for Funders

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Science of Learning & Dev | Youth Voice

Youth Engagement in Research and Evaluation: A Guide for Funders

Publication Year: 2021

Provides an understanding of how developmental science can inform effective youth-engaged research and evaluation as well as practical tools to evaluate youth-engaged research strategies and examples of programs and resources to ensure Youth Participatory Action Research is done right.

By UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent.

Supported by:
Annie E. Casey Foundation

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Building a Positive School Climate Through Restorative Practices

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K-12 | Racial Equity | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL

Building a Positive School Climate Through Restorative Practices

Publication Year: 2021

Youth and community-based organizations are working to eliminate punitive, zero-tolerance discipline from schools and replace it with restorative practices focused on strengthening school communities and relationships.