WestEd Insights / research and innovations
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Engaging Students and Families From Diverse Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Districts and schools are communicating caring and concern, validating the unique and difficult circumstances families currently face, and forging connections between home and school.
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Interactive Read-Alouds: Learning From Books Together
This REL West video shares tips for designing interactive read-alouds that support literacy development, extend understanding of language, and build comprehension skills.
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Creating Equity, Excellence, and Well-Being in Education
Throughout this and every school year, schools and districts should address the well-being and connection needs of both students and staff as a first priority before academic teaching and learning.
News
Events
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Seizing the Moment: Race Equity Mindsets, Social and Emotional Well-Being, and Outcomes for Students
Event Date: October 30, 2020
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The Results of the 2017/19 California Healthy Kids Survey
Event Date: November 6, 2020
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Pursuing Equitable Outcomes: Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability in K-12 Education Webinar Series
Event Date: November 10, 2020
Making a Difference / WestEd in action
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Culturally Affirming Care for Rural Students During the Pandemic: A Karuk Perspective
Maymi Preston-Donahue is a social worker on the Karuk tribal mental health team. Learn how she and the team put cultural affirmation at the center of their work with students.
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Flagstaff High School: Supporting Students' College, Career, and Life Readiness During COVID-19
A growing team at Flagstaff High School is working to transform the school’s culture — and that of the district and community — to focus greater attention on career, college, and life readiness.
Featured Initiatives
WestEd’s National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) helps states transform their systems to improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. Learn More
The WestEd Justice & Prevention Research Center focuses on high-quality research to identify solutions that promote positive community and school environments. Learn More
Be part of the growing network of institutions that are empowering students to reach their college and career goals by transforming their mathematics learning experience. Learn More