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Envisioning and Launching a Strategic System to Support Charter Schools in Distress

Discover WestEd’s Strategic System of Support, a proactive approach that connects schools with the resources and partners they need to strengthen ecosystems, build capacity, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
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Safe Schools and Communities Through Evidence-Informed Decision-Making

Thoughtful, evidence-informed strategies are essential for improving safety in schools and communities. Learn how leaders can respond to violence with approaches that make a meaningful and lasting difference.
Leading Voices Podcast

Podcasts

Leading Voices Podcast Series Episode 19: 5 Strategies for Overcoming the Opioid Epidemic in Schools and Communities 

In this Leading Voices episode, expert Jennifer Loeffler-Cobia joins host Grace Westermann to share five evidence-based strategies and explore how cross-sector collaboration can prevent opioid misuse and save lives.
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How Schools and Districts Are Taking Action on Student Health and Well-Being

This Spotlight explores how some schools and districts are promoting student health and well-being, including forming strategic partnerships and using trauma-informed practices.
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Refining Accountability Systems to Better Inform Improvement Efforts

Mel Wylen and Mitch Herz detail a four-level hierarchy to help states design fair and actionable accountability systems that result in better outcomes.
Questions We Answr: Jill Neumayer DePiper Senrior Research Associate, Mathematics Education at WestEd

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Questions We Answer: How Can Education Leaders Choose High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs) for Math Teaching and Learning?

Welcome to our new blog series where WestEd mathematics education experts will tackle a common question in the field, offering education leaders practical strategies and guidance.
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How Mathematical Conversations Engage Students and Improve Learning 

Discover how structured mathematical conversations can boost student engagement and understanding, featuring insights from WestEd experts on creating classrooms where every student participates in meaningful math dialogue.
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Building Evidence on What Works for School Safety

Ashley Boal examines school safety projects led by WestEd’s Justice and Prevention Research Center, exploring both completed studies with actionable findings and ongoing work that advances evidence for safer, more supportive schools.
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Articles

How Teacher Collaboration Transforms Learning for English Learners 

Discover how the power of collaborative lesson inquiry cycles can enhance teacher expertise and improve outcomes for English Learners in secondary math classrooms.