Sharing Our Tools For Systems Change

We are happy to share resources we have developed that leverage our experience working with schools and advocating for policies that support schools in communities that have been historically underserved. Our work often includes independent research as well as our experience and partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District and the work of our community partners. In this section, we include policy papers, case studies, impact reports and other resources. For more information, or to discuss these tools further, contact us at contact@partnershipla.org

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Policy Briefs

Our experience with historically underserved 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 proposals are based on our extensive experience working with teachers, families, students, school districts, partners, and collaborators. You can access recent policy briefs below. For more information, please email contact@partnershipla.org.

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

January 2019

Executive Summary – Beneath the surface: Ensuring LA schools have equitable access to educators

February 2018

Seizing The Opportunity: Equitable School Funding in Los Angeles

Recommendations on how to ensure that more dollars are allocated to LA Unified's highest-need schools, and how to do so in a way that allows school communities to make budget decisions that reflect their unique circumstances and vision.

March 2017

Making Equity the Foundation of LA Unified Budgeting

March 2017

Building a More Equitable Enrollment System in Los Angeles