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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American Rescue Plan Deadlines: How to Make the Most of Remaining Funds

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American Rescue Plan Deadlines: How to Make the Most of Remaining Funds

Publication Year: 2024

Two reports focus on approaching American Rescue Plan deadlines:

Children’s Funding Project has posted How Community Members, Advocates, and Policymakers Can Make the Most of the Remaining American Rescue Plan Dollars for Children and Youth, providing tips for how American Rescue Plan fund recipients—including school districts, localities, states and Native nations—can build on their initial investments and prepare as key allocation deadlines approach.

EdTrust has released a brief on How to Prioritize Funding for Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development.

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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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Webinar Resources: Back to School 2023

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Child Well-Being | PAST GTY Webinars | SEL

Webinar Resources: Back to School 2023

Publication Year: 2023

Key Challenges & Opportunities to Support Thriving Youth

End of summer means it’s time to head back to school! Check out a conversation with GTY and three field leaders as they talk about trends, challenges, and opportunities, what’s important for funders to know, and how we can all act to support thriving youth.

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Reflections on Children’s Racial Learning 2023

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Child Well-Being | Racial Equity | SEL

Reflections on Children’s Racial Learning 2023

Publication Year: 2023

Essays and Dispatches from the Field

By Embrace Race.

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Adolescent Development Podcast

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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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Building, Sustaining and Improving: Using Federal Funds for Summer Learning and Afterschool.

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Child Well-Being | Out-of-School Time | SEL

Building, Sustaining and Improving: Using Federal Funds for Summer Learning and Afterschool.

Publication Year: 2022

This guide can help district leaders, out-of-school time providers and intermediaries identify federal funding streams to support summer and afterschool learning.

By Sean Worley, Scott Palmer, Nathan Woods | EducationCounsel

Supported by:
The Wallace Foundation

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