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Blogs & Podcasts

Whether by reading or listening—get the latest insights and research findings on education and human development from WestEd experts or dive into real-world stories from our partners on how they’re improving outcomes in their communities.

Insights & Impact

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Moving Math Forward: AI, Motivation, Pathways That Work  

In this Spotlight blog, learn more about integrating generative AI while preserving social connection in math classrooms, building motivating learning conditions for math students, and modernizing postsecondary math pathways to expand student opportunity. 

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In Their Words

School Transformation: Inside a Major Initiative

Alicia Garoupa, Chief of Well-being and Support Services at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), shares what it really takes for a school to become a hub of its community.

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Featured Podcast

Episode 20: Reaching Infants, Toddlers, and Families Who Need Us Most

In this episode of the Leading Voices podcast, host Danny Torres speaks with  Leslie Fox, Director of Early Childhood Mental Health, Development, and Disabilities at WestEd, about the Collective Impact Model for Child Find (CIM-C), a model demonstration project that strengthens referral pathways and improves access to early intervention services for young children and their families in underserved and rural communities.

Blogs Across WestEd

National Research and Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners—News

Bridging research and practice with evidence-based insights to improve education for secondary English learners

Justice and Prevention Resource Center News and Events

Providing expert insights related to justice, crime and violence prevention, public health, and safety for policymakers, practitioners, and state and community leaders

NextGenScience: On the Same Wavelength

Diving into today’s most talked about topics related to science teaching, learning, and leadership

Carnegie Math Pathways

Elevating math teaching and learning through research insights, stories, and announcements from Carnegie Math Pathways

Center for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability: Notes from the Field

Sharing expert insights and stories on improving learning and outcomes through more effective standards, assessments, and accountability measures

Center for Economic Mobility Blog

Sharing practical research, insights, tools, and support to drive real transformation in education, workforce, and regional systems.