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Safe Schools and Communities Through Evidence-Informed Decision-Making
Thoughtful, evidence-informed strategies are essential for improving safety in schools and communities. Learn how leaders can respond to violence with approaches that make a meaningful and lasting difference.
Leading Voices Podcast Series Episode 19: 5 Strategies for Overcoming the Opioid Epidemic in Schools and Communities
In this Leading Voices episode, expert Jennifer Loeffler-Cobia joins host Grace Westermann to share five evidence-based strategies and explore how cross-sector collaboration can prevent opioid misuse and save lives.
How Schools and Districts Are Taking Action on Student Health and Well-Being
This Spotlight explores how some schools and districts are promoting student health and well-being, including forming strategic partnerships and using trauma-informed practices.
Building Evidence on What Works for School Safety
Ashley Boal examines school safety projects led by WestEd’s Justice and Prevention Research Center, exploring both completed studies with actionable findings and ongoing work that advances evidence for safer, more supportive schools.
Beyond the Report: How One School District Brought Curriculum Review Findings to Life
Discover how Tolleson Union High School District partnered with WestEd to review curriculum, strengthen instruction, and turn educator and student feedback into meaningful improvements for teaching and learning.
WestEd Studies Impact of Innovative Youth Mental Health Initiative Now Expanding to Seven More States | Q&A With Dr. Tracy A. Huebner
In this Q&A, Dr. Tracy A. Huebner, Director of Special Programs and Initiatives at WestEd’s Center for Economic Mobility, provides an inside look at WestEd’s documentation and reporting of implementation experiences and lessons learned related to Year 1 of the Youth Mental Health Corps.
Improving Professional Learning Communities With VITAL Collaboration™: Q&A With WestEd Experts
Discover how WestEd experts use VITAL Collaboration™ to transform PLCs into sustainable, inquiry-driven engines of continuous school improvement.
Why Family Engagement Matters for Literacy Success
Strong readers and writers often develop their literacy skills at home before entering formal education. Explore how schools can enhance literacy by linking family practices with classroom instruction.
Lessons From a Rural School’s Path to Renewal
Discover how Selma Middle School in rural North Carolina overcame high turnover and stagnant performance to become a ‘School to Watch,’ offering lessons on trust, teamwork, and sustainable improvement.
Ending Chronic Absence Starts With Early Action and Strong Partnerships
Cecelia Leong of Attendance Works and Rebeca Cerna of WestEd share insights and strategies on tackling chronic absenteeism, highlighting California’s progress and practical steps to improve student attendance and engagement.
