The AUHSD Data Use Case explores the journey of one school district to dream up, implement, and track use of a local measure of whole child learning within their community schooling approach. AUHSD incorporates the 5Cs – creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and compassion/ character – as one of the three elements of their Career Preparedness Systems Framework. Alongside technical skills and an emphasis on youth voice and purpose, the 5Cs serve to guide educators to design learning experiences and cultivate environments that holistically support student thriving. AUHSD’s 5Cs offer a complementary measure of student success that moves beyond test scores and absenteeism rates, enabling educators to adjust their practices in real time to meet student needs and build on student assets.

Suggested Citation

Kwon, A., & Fensterstock, N. (2025). AUHSD 5Cs: A Community Schooling Local Measure Data use Case. UCLA Center for Community Schooling. https://communityschooling.gseis.ucla.edu/?p=9909&preview=true