Partnership for Children and Youth

December 18, 2023

The moment of the whole child is here; let's not waste it

The benefits of expanded learning go beyond just the academic, to the social and emotional health of students.

Julee Baber Brooks and Jessica Gunderson

July 15, 2022

Analysis of Covid funding reveals California districts have spent little so far to address learning loss

The California School Boards Association examined districts’ spending reports; its analysis reveals a lack of clarity on how billions in funding were used.

November 4, 2021

How California districts re-imagined summer school to focus on innovation and fun

School districts offered expansive summer school programs that focused on fun and reconnecting students to their peers, teachers and schools.

May 26, 2021

Why summer school in California will prioritize fun and reconnecting students

California school districts are offering robust summer school programs with an emphasis on fun to help reconnect students to their schools.

May 17, 2021

Summer school plans hinge on teacher energy

California school districts have plenty of money for robust summer school programs this year, but teachers may just be too tired to sign up.

April 2, 2021

Summer learning's promise: a first step to post-Covid healing

This week: Summer programs can provide a transition to post-Covid school reopening; students' needs are great and districts have funding.

May 29, 2020

To reopen safely and responsibly, schools need their afterschool partners

Expanded learning programs provide essential support and child care to families throughout the state.

April 2, 2020

School districts and housing organizations should work together to feed kids

Lack of access to schools and transportation during the coronavirus crisis might cause kids to go hungry.

October 18, 2019

Tim Shriver: the case for social and emotional learning

This week: Tim Shriver, a pioneer in the burgeoning field of social-emotional learning, tells why it's essential and what it looks like when done well.

June 12, 2017

Ensuring access to summer learning for all students

Failing to invest in after-school and summer programs would undermine two decades of work to help communities close the learning gap for children of color, low-income children and working class families.

Jennifer Peck

Commentary

July 19, 2016

Summer and after-school programs can promote social and emotional learning

Often overlooked, these out-of-school programs can play a key role in providing the kinds of relationships, supports and opportunities that are essential to social-emotional learning.