California Ramps Up Support for Community Schools
The state bets big on a long-term strategy to marshal resources to help the neediest students and improve their schools.
January 2025
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Volume 25, No. 1
Connecting Schools and Communities
Authors in this issue of the Standard suggest myriad ways in which communities can be force multipliers for ensuring that all children are engaged in learning and prepared to thrive as adults.
Strengthening Student Engagement and Adult Support
Many state boards of education reserve a seat at the board table for students. But representation is only the first step. Students need to be proactive and receive mentorship to be effective in their state board roles.
Five Questions State Boards Should Ask about Students’ Access to Physical Education
Despite most states requiring participation in physical education, a national survey finds access in K-12 schools is severely lacking. State leaders can improve access to physical education starting with these five questions.
Engaging All Students
Authors explore the reasons why students increasingly feel uninspired and disengaged at school and outline steps state leaders can take to help schools and districts increase students’ engagement and connectedness.
Getting Students Engaged in Learning
Targeted interventions and savvy classroom practices, coupled with supportive state policy, can draw disengaged students back in.
Student Voice: Removing Barriers to Student Leadership
It is important to encourage students to engage with a wide variety of policymakers.