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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

WestEd Studies Impact of Innovative Youth Mental Health Initiative Now Expanding to Seven More States | Q&A With Dr. Tracy A. Huebner
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What Matters Most in Order to Realize Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities?

What’s the best way for state and local leaders to boost outcomes for students with disabilities and help more students succeed? WestEd experts explore five key strategies that can have a lasting impact.

WestEd Perspectives: What Matters Most In Order to Realize Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities blog post on WestEd.org by Rorie Fitzpatrick (Vice President, K-12 Systems) and Michele Rovins (Senior Director, Special Education Policy and Practice).
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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.

Johanna Barmore Melissa Strang Q&A
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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.

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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.

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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.

Ending Chronic Absence Starts With Early Action and Strong Partnerships
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Driving Student Achievement Through Meaningful Family Collaboration 

Strengthening the bridge between home and school can help children develop foundational skills, stay engaged, and grow into confident learners. Across grade levels, practical tools…

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