June 2021 Newsletter
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! We are thrilled to celebrate the inaugural graduating class of the Mann UCLA Community School and the 11th graduating class of the UCLA Community…
NEWS
Finding Our Voices and Our Research Skills During the Pandemic
We are members of UCLA Community School’s Student Advisory Board. When the coronavirus changed life as we knew it, we came together to be sure that student voices were heard…
May 2021 Newsletter
There has never been a more important moment to celebrate and appreciate teachers. This month, we share a blog that describes how teachers’ instructional vision has led to meaningful learning…
Appreciating Teachers’ Instructional Vision
By: Karen Hunter Quartz, Marisa Saunders, Clémence Darriet, Becky French & Cicely Bingener This past week has been “Teacher Appreciation Week.” But after a pandemic year in which many teachers worked…
April 2021 Newsletter
This month, we share stories of struggle and accomplishment. We highlight the work of teachers and administrators in elevating and celebrating the voices of Black youth and excellence. We also…
Building a Supportive Space for Black Students: UCLA Community School’s Black Student Union
By: Samantha Hill UCLA Community School’s mission is to prepare all students to live rich and meaningful lives through a supportive community. The educators at UCLA Community School (UCLA-CS) make…
Collaborative Leadership as the Cornerstone of Community Schools
This brief describes the policies, structures and practices that support UCLA Community School’s vision and commitment to collaborative decision-making as a core pillar of its approach to community schooling. We demonstrate how collaborative leadership serves to mediate the integration of programs and services in support of its students, families and community.
March 2021 Newsletter
This month, we celebrate leadership. Read about how young people across the district, in partnership with parents and educators, have made a difference through their leadership and demand for justice.…
