What California Educators Are Saying about their Professional Learning and Materials Needs
This brief summarizes recent survey results related to educators' reported needs for high-quality instructional materials and professional learning.
Creating New Futures for Newcomers: Lessons from Five Schools that Serve K–12 Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylees
This report, developed through a partnership between MAEC and WestEd, highlights schools that are using promising and effective strategies for supporting immigrant and refugee students in K–12 classrooms.
College-Ready in the California State University System: Campus Experiences Implementing EO 1110
This report is the first in a series examining how campuses in the California State University (CSU) system are implementing Executive Order 1110.
High School Students’ Perceptions of Police Vary by Student Race and Ethnicity: Findings from an Analysis of the California Healthy Kids Survey, 2017/18
In response to public concern about school violence, many schools are partnering with law enforcement to increase the presence of officers in schools. However, a police presence, whether at school or in the community, may not make all young people feel safe.
Are Metal Detectors Effective at Making Schools Safer?
With the tragedies of school violence igniting calls for increased safety and security, one popular proposal is to use metal detectors in schools. This research brief summarizes what is known about metal detectors in schools and in other settings.
Restorative Justice in U.S. Schools: An Updated Research Review
This updated review documents the current breadth of evidence on restorative justice, provides a more comprehensive picture of how restorative practices are implemented in schools, and lays the groundwork for future research, implementation, and policy.