WestEd Insights / research and innovations
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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.
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The Power of Collaborative Teacher Learning: Reflections on the 2020 Assessment for Learning Conference
Three teachers offer insights about formative assessment, ecosystems for learning, student and teacher agency, and the power of community.
News
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September Spotlight: Effective Leadership Through COVID-19 & Beyond
September 18, 2020
Events
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Webinar: Indicators of Distress and What They Mean in the Charter Sector
Event Date: September 30, 2020
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Virtual Institute: Engaging Students in High-Quality Remote Learning
Event Date: October 7, 2020
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Supporting LGBTQ Middle and High School Students: From Research to Practice
Event Date: October 7, 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