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How a Structural Lens Can Help Schools Cultivate Well-Being and Belonging for Students
WestEd experts share practical frameworks and real-world examples to help education leaders cultivate the conditions for student learning and well-being.

Episode 23: How Education Leaders Can Reduce Administrative Burden and Reclaim Staff Time
Every reporting requirement is intended to serve a purpose, but is each one delivering value? In this episode, Kelsey Krausen, Director of Education Finance at WestEd, shares how education leaders can separate meaningful data reporting from burdensome paperwork and reclaim more staff time to focus on students.

Episode 21: School-Based Healthcare Is Expanding. How Can Schools Sustain It?
WestEd’s Lisa Eisenberg, a national expert in child and youth health financing, shares practical strategies for sustaining school-based healthcare by blending Medicaid, grants, and partnerships.

Strengthening Student Writing for Today’s Accountability Demands with WestEd’s Formative Writing Framework
As writing expectations evolve, learn how WestEd’s Formative Writing Framework helps schools strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.

Rethinking Accountability, Attendance, and Funding in Uncertain Times
Explore how rethinking accountability, attendance, and funding systems can reduce barriers and better support student success in this spotlight blog.

Moving PLCs From Planning to Learning: The VITAL Approach
Learn how school leaders can move PLCs from planning to learning-focused collaboration using WestEd’s VITAL framework and practical strategies.

Bridging the Gap Between Correctional Education and Careers
Education programs in correctional settings prepare people for meaningful work, yet employment barriers after release remain high. Discover how employers can tap into this skilled, motivated workforce.

Centering Community Priorities Through Participatory Evaluation
Learn how Richmond’s Fund for Children and Youth and WestEd’s participatory evaluation model are driving impactful, evidence-based programs for children, youth, and families.

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.

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.
