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First Place supports youth in their transition from foster care to successful adulthood by promoting choices and strengthening individual and community resources.

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Reports and Research

CA Collaborative - Fresno-Long Beach Learning
December 15, 2011

This third brief looks deeply atexamines in-depth the Partnership’s cross-district collaboration for mathematics and English learning instruction.

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First Look: Foster Youth Education Outcomes in Four California Counties
October 31, 2011

This first-of-its-kind pilot project gets us closer to knowing how students with a history of foster care are faring in California’s education system in comparison to closely matched at-risk student populations and general student populations in four counties.

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The Premise and Promise of the California Connected by 25 Initiative
October 29, 2011

Written for policymakers, philanthropy, and community stakeholders, this executive summary provides a brief overview of the California Connected by 25 Initiative, highlighting “five big results” across the county sites and sharing insights that can help inform private and public investment in child welfare.

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Promising Strategies from the California Connected by 25 Initiative
October 29, 2011

For those implementing the extension of foster care to age 21, this report presents useful learnings and strategies from California Connected by 25 Initiative. It also includes links to technical assistance materials and resources.

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Bright Spots, Volume I
October 29, 2011

Developed by the National Working Group on Foster Youth Education, these publications provide real examples of how staff from across the education, child welfare and the justice systems are making a difference for students in foster care.

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Bright Spots, Volume II
October 29, 2011

Developed by the National Working Group on Foster Youth Education, these publications provide real examples of how staff from across the education, child welfare and the justice systems are making a difference for students in foster care.

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Insights, Volume V, Fall 2011
October 07, 2011

Insights, published by the California Child Welfare Co-Investment Partnership, examines the links between data, policy and outcomes for California’s most vulnerable children and families. This issue looks at educational outcome data for foster youth in California.

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Stuart Foundation Partner EdSource launches Middle Grades Action Kit for Superintendents and Principals
June 27, 2011

The online toolkit illustrates how teachers, principals and superintendents can each contribute to stronger middle grades education—including self-assessments and a compendium of actionable practices. The tools and information are based on EdSource's landmark Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades study, one of the largest middle grades studies ever conducted.

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Deregulating School Aid in California: How Educators Allocate Flexible Tier 3 Categorical Funds: Findings from 10 School Districts, 2009-2010
May 26, 2011

This report details how leaders in 10 California school districts responded to the deregulation of $4.5 billion in education funding. It documents what happened in the ten varied districts, how budget decision were made by district leaders, and what local conditions are linked to districts’ response to the new flexibility. The study was conducted by researchers from Rand Corporation; the University of California, Berkeley, The University of California, Davis; and San Diego State University.

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Education Sector Releases "Growth Models and Accountability: A Recipe of Remaking ESEA"
May 24, 2011

Education Sector releases Growth Models and Accountability:A Recipe of Remaking ESEA today. The report covers different growth models. It makes the point that education accountability systems which measure student growth are a delicate balancing act. They require policymakers to consider both student improvement and the need to help students meet standards of proficiency.

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