In this new edition of WestEd 360°, we share updates on the impact of federal contract cancellations, shine a light on the importance of Career and Technical Education, discuss effective ed tech research, and more! #Education #EdTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTEMonth
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WestEd, a national nonpartisan, nonprofit research, development, and service agency, operates with a clear vision to support thriving learners and empowered communities. We apply unrivaled expertise to significant questions and important issues related to learning, working across education, health, justice, policy, labor, child welfare, and other disciplines to create positive results for clients and communities.
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WestEd has 13 offices nationwide, from Washington and Boston to Arizona and California. Our corporate headquarters are in San Francisco. Learn more about job openings and life at WestEd by visiting WestEd.org/careers.
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Discover how to create a math classroom culture where every student's voice is valued, fostering a space of respect and active participation. 🗓️ Join Bob Rosenfeld and Jose Franco to learn more on 3/27! https://bit.ly/4kLxBLJ #WestEdLeadingTogetherSeries #Math #Education
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✴️ Interested in learning about recent research and best practices on math achievement, science and literacy, and promising STEM programs? Check out this WestEd E-Bulletin: https://bit.ly/4hAIKw5 #STEM #MathEducation
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WestEd expert Jason Willis discusses how leaders can optimize CA Local Funding Control Formulas to close achievement gaps in this EdSource op-ed! Here are three key takeaways: 1️⃣ The Local Control Funding Formula must be more responsive to enrollment trends to ensure funds serve the high-needs students for whom they are targeted, rather than filling gaps in the district budget. 2️⃣ Policymakers must create incentives for districts to improve coordination and merging of services for students with multiple needs. 3️⃣ In making adjustments to the formula, policymakers must avoid introducing too many new, disparate factors that can further burden school systems. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4iB3nZP #SchoolFinance #ChronicAbsenteeism #EducationPolicy
OPINION by Jason Willis: The Local Control Funding Formula must be more responsive to enrollment trends to ensure funds serve the high-needs students for whom they are targeted, rather than filling gaps in the district budget.
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Join us on Thursday, March 27 to learn about fostering stronger connections between educators, students, and communities to enhance opioid misuse prevention efforts! Topics will include prevention, leveraging partnerships, and community resources. Featured speakers include WestEd experts Jennifer Loeffler-Cobia, DrPH, MS and Derek Lowry, and Stephan Lambert, Prevention Coordinator at the Orange County Department of Education. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4bRHHqj
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We're looking forward to the always inspiring 2025 National Conference on Science Education from March 26–29! WestEd science education experts will highlight evidence-based practices that focus on: 📍 Assessment tasks that support three-dimensional learning 📍 NASA’s Earth System Data Explorer tool 📍 Supporting Multilingual Learners View a full list of presentations: https://bit.ly/3DQQr3y
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Lori Toscano, WestEd Director of Justice Technical Assistance, discusses career development in criminal justice and violence prevention on the Public Health Insight Podcast! 🎧 Listen to PHI Episode 264 to hear about the importance of data, community involvement, and how a passion for community violence intervention (CVI) informs Toscano's work: https://bit.ly/4bxQ1vg
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We're looking forward to this upcoming discussion with Educator Preparation Program grantees who have successfully transitioned from one-time grants to sustainable funding streams 🌟 Join WestEd moderators Dana Grayson, John Diaz, Lupita Alcala, and Jason Willis on April 1 at 11am PT/2pm ET to discover practical strategies for securing alternative funding, reducing costs, and planning for long-term fiscal sustainability. Webinar registration 🔗 https://bit.ly/43SP3Yw #EducationFinance #EducationLeaders
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Join the NextGenScience team as they present at the COUNCIL OF STATE SCIENCE SUPERVISORS Annual Conference (CSSS) held March 23–26, 2025. Aligned to the conference theme, “Learning for Leading. Support. Empower. Partner," WestEd’s presentations will focus on a range of topics including - Sustaining and supporting high-quality instruction - Tools for leadership - Developing teacher leaders through free online professional learning View details on WestEd’s presentations: https://bit.ly/43MXnZN
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Charter school authorizers and leaders, you're invited to the A-GAME Virtual Workshop: Rethinking Accountability with Responsive Goals happening *tomorrow* March 18! Featured speakers include: Johanna Medina, Assistant Director of Strategic Development, Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Diana Diaz-Harrison, Lead Founder & Executive Director, Arizona Autism Charter Schools Claire Piper, Senior Director of ABA & Data, Arizona Autism Charter Schools Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QQywwx Aimee Evan, PhD, National Charter Schools Institute