En Español
CANCEL
Return to All Resources

Policy Briefs

Equity Alerts

Case Studies

Policy Briefs

Our experience with historically under-resourced schools — and the students and families they serve — allow us a unique opportunity to actively advocate for systemic changes within school districts that create more equitable access to education to better support high-need schools and communities. Our policy papers are based on our extensive experience working with teachers, families, students, school districts, partners, and collaborators. You can access recent policy briefs below.

June 2023

Barriers to Equitable Course Access for High School Multilingual Learners

June 2023

Advancing Financial Aid Accessibility: Learning from Success in LA Unified

March 2023

Investing in new teachers: Early lessons from the Partnership for LA Schools’ teacher residency program

March 2022

Closing the Equity Gap in School Staffing: How LA Unified Can Address Teacher Shortages for Students of Color and High-Need Schools

October 2021

What Families of English Learners Say Their Students Need: Five Policy and Practice Implications

May 2021

Full Report – More Than A Dream: Using “Best Fit” College Advising To Help Students Of Color Succeed

May 2021

Infographics – More Than A Dream: Using “Best Fit” College Advising To Help Students Of Color Succeed

January 2021

Worth It: Eight Ways to Prioritize Equity in LA Unified’s Budget

March 2019

Great Leaders, Great Schools: A Closer Look at The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ Model of Support for School Administrators

January 2019

Full Report – Beneath the surface: Ensuring LA schools have equitable access to educators