Brief

Culturally Sustaining Multigenerational Art Making

California’s recent historic investments in arts education and community schools have laid a strong foundation for transformational learning. This brief shares findings from two research studies of culturally sustaining multigenerational…

Integrated Data Systems: Informing Student Supports in Community Schools

This brief documents the efforts of two university-assisted community schools—UCLA Community School and Mann UCLA Community School—to systematize the delivery and efficacy of a range of student supports, services and learning opportunities through locally designed integrated data systems (IDS).

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Translanguaging: A Look Inside a High School Geography Class

This brief sheds light on a translanguaging case study produced as part of a research-practice partnership between a bilingual education researcher and a 9th grade Geography teacher. Our collaborative inquiry highlights translanguaging practices and processes, as well as the lessons learned from this work. 

Supporting College-going for Undocumented Students

This brief describes the UCLA Community School’s efforts to address and meet the needs of undocumented students. We describe the school context as well as the symbiotic relationship between research and practice. We conclude by providing resources and considerations for practitioners to better support undocumented students on their campus.

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