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As California moves forward with historic investments in career connected, college preparatory learning, it is more important than ever to stay focused on what truly makes a difference for students. That means paying close attention to what works, ensuring students have meaningful, high quality learning experiences, and listening carefully to young people themselves.

Each year, the Linked Learning Alliance surveys thousands of pathway students across the state to elevate their perspectives and learn from their experiences. This document presents findings from the most recent academic year, capturing student reflections from seven districts and diverse pathways.

Communications, Research, College & Career Readiness

Stories, College & Career Readiness

Pathway Improvement, College & Career Readiness, Lessons Learned

The pandemic exacerbated teacher shortages that must be addressed, and it also shined a light on the need to find new ways to engage and empower our young people. With thoughtful implementation to reach the communities and students who need it most, Golden State Pathways promises to help us do both, writes Teach Plus California's Sarah Lillis and Linked Learning Alliance's Anne Stanton.

Communications, Stories, Career-Technical Education, College & Career Readiness, Lessons Learned, Policy

The proposed $2 billion in funding for Golden State Pathways and dual enrollment in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2022-23 budget is a vital investment in California’s young people at a pivotal stage of their development — and in the workforce that’s counting on these adolescents to help them innovate and grow, writes Long Beach USD Superintendent Jill Baker and Oakland USD Superintendent Kayla Johnson-Trammell.

Communications, Stories, College & Career Readiness, Policy

The decade between ages 14 & 24 is crucial for young people and for the future of the workforce. Education leaders should help make a seamless transition from middle school to high school, college and careers, writes All4Ed's Deborah S. Delisle and Linked Learning Alliance's Anne Stanton.

Communications, Stories, College & Career Readiness

Communications, Career-Technical Education, College & Career Readiness, Equity, Rigorous Academics, Student Supports, Workforce Development, Work-Based Learning

Curriculum & Instruction, Career-Technical Education, College & Career Readiness, Work-Based Learning

This policy guide, created in partnership with the College in High School Alliance, Everyone Graduates Center, Linked Learning Alliance, and National College Attainment Network, encourages state and district leaders to use federal coronavirus relief funds to improve college access and success, especially for students who are historically underserved and under-represented in higher education.

Research, College & Career Readiness, COVID19, Policy

New funds for educational recovery from the pandemic present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get student learning on track and our educational systems in shape to better serve all students. To be effective, steps forward must start this summer.

Research, College & Career Readiness, COVID19, Equity, Partnerships, Rigorous Academics, Work-Based Learning