Youth Leader Highlight – Blog from our first Community Schools Student Liaison
I am Frida, an 11th grader at Anaheim High School and my school’s first Community Schools Liaison for the Associated Student Body (ASB). I consider myself to be a very active person on and off campus, as I dedicate my time to various leadership and advocacy positions. Currently, I am one of the Southern Coast…
Community of Transformative Practice – a Shining Light for Our Schools
As you know, CFJ is a lead organization in the State Transformational Assistance Center (S-TAC) for Community Schools. In this role, we co-lead a Community of Practice with the Regional Transformational Assistance Centers (R-TACs) across California to support the implementation of the Community Schools strategy. Our shared goal is to ensure that all schools across…
The Path Toward Racial Justice In Our Schools: Challenges & Collective Visions
Envisioning a Racially Just Education Conversations focused on five issues that are key levers to advancing racial justice: School Funding, School Climate, Teaching & Learning, Intersectional Issues, and Youth & Parent Voice. Download the full summary.
Young Voters Have Power to Transform Community
By Anais Sandoval Born and raised in Long Beach as a first generation Mexican-American I faced many challenges while enrolled in public education. There was no support from teachers or staff on campus to guide the students that struggled academically. Unaware of valuable information that could change my life, it was community organizations like Californians…