Theme: Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate
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Centering Youth: Transforming Communities Through Youth-Led Action
At the 2024 Community of Action, education leaders from across the country arrived with varied missions, approaches, and expectations. What they didn’t anticipate was a shared moment of clarity that would bring them together. “Youth voice is what connects us,” said Dr. Dena Simmons, founder of LiberatED. “And none of us are young people. How…
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The Case for Statewide School Accountability Systems
This resource presents a compelling case for revamping statewide school accountability systems to better reflect the complexity of student learning and educational equity. It offers practical recommendations for designing systems that center student growth, prioritize inclusive data practices, and support continuous improvement. Ideal for education leaders seeking to ensure accountability systems are fair and effective…
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A Resource Guide for Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability
The Transforming College Campaign Resource Booklet offers strategies and resources to promote inclusive and equitable higher education. It provides practical advice for improving campus environments and support services, helping institutions create spaces where all students, particularly those from underserved communities, can thrive.
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An Ethical and Equitable Vision of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: Learning Across 28 Exploratory Projects
This Digital Promise report highlights how personalized learning approaches can support students experiencing homelessness. It provides examples from school districts that have adopted flexible, student-centered models to address both academic and social-emotional needs. The resource is especially relevant for understanding the intersection of housing insecurity and educational equity.
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Rompiendo Barreras: La Misión de la Alianza para la Participación Transformadora de Conectar Escuelas y Familias que No Hablan Inglés
La Alianza de Participación Transformadora, ganadora de la Comunidad de Acción de EALA 2024, está cerrando la brecha entre las escuelas y las familias que no hablan inglés, especialmente aquellas con niños neurodivergentes. Click here for English version
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Breaking Barriers: The Transformative Engagement Alliance’s Mission to Connect Schools and Non-English-Speaking Families
The Transformative Engagement Alliance, a 2024 EALA Community of Action winner, is bridging the gap between schools and non-English-speaking families—particularly those with neurodivergent children. Haz clic aquí para español
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources
Changing Perspectives offers a variety of resources to support the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools. Their programs focus on building emotional intelligence, resilience, and inclusivity among students. The site provides lesson plans, professional development opportunities, and classroom strategies to help educators create supportive learning environments.
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Description Key
The Description Key, developed by the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP), is an invaluable resource for educators, families, and media professionals. It serves as a comprehensive guide to creating high-quality audio descriptions that make visual content accessible to individuals with visual impairments. The tool outlines key principles, best practices, and practical techniques for describing…
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K-12 Digital Infrastructure: Accessibility
The Digital Infrastructure and Accessibility Toolkit from the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance for schools and districts on ensuring digital learning environments are accessible and inclusive. The toolkit outlines key strategies for developing accessible technology infrastructure, selecting inclusive digital tools, and complying with legal accessibility standards. It also highlights best practices for integrating accessibility…
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Parents’ Guide to Student Success
This guide helps parents and families navigate grade-specific learning expectations and supports aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It offers practical tips for fostering student success in key subject areas, such as math and English language arts, while emphasizing the importance of social-emotional development. Designed to promote family-school collaboration, the guide equips parents with…