Jessica Barajas
@jbarajas7
Research and Policy Associate, former early childhood educator, passionate about my Catholic faith, multilingual education, and being a bridge. Tweets are mine.
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13-01-2010 00:47:08
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As an immigrant student and former EL, this one hits home <3 Oakland International High School excels at serving recently arrived immigrant students because of its community school infrastructure, commitment to the whole child, and rigorous academics. Learning Policy Institute blog. learningpolicyinstitute.org/blog/supportin…
COVID spotlighted many inequities in U.S. education. Now, we're in a rare moment where the will to change, the knowledge of how to do so, & the financial means are in place. Learning Policy Institute fact sheet series shows how states & districts can use this moment bit.ly/3qZVVy4
As of 2021, 38 states have implemented kindergarten entry assessments. New Learning Policy Institute report shares state and district approaches that can support high-quality equitable learning by guiding instruction and supporting whole child development. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/high-q…
A growing body of research shows that project-based learning can have a positive impact on student achievement and engagement. In these videos from edutopia, Linda Darling-Hammond and other experts share how #PBL taps into the science of learning & development. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/video-…
The Sobrato Philanthropies Early Academic Language (SEAL) model shows that strengthening the capacity of #ECE teachers to support dual language leaners is crucial to the long-term success of California’s students. Read the brief: bit.ly/SEAL-DLLGrantB… #EarlyLearning #DLLs
It's #WorldTeachersDay! Decades of research show that teachers are the most critical school resource to advance student achievement. Partnership for the Future of Learning's playbook reviews the research and provides tools for advancing a stable and diverse teaching profession teachingplaybook.org
.Oakland International High School excels at serving recently arrived immigrant students because of its #communityschool infrastructure, commitment to the whole child, and rigorous academics. Learn more about the school in this Learning Policy Institute blog. bit.ly/3vZia81
This report by Hanna Melnick, Emma García, & Melanie Leung estimates how many #TransitionalKindergarten teachers California will need through 2025–26 and discusses potential pathways to support a diverse, well-prepared #ECE workforce. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/ca-tra…
Today, we’re proud to release and present findings from the Oak Grove S.D. Case Study CLSBA #CLSBAUnity2022. The 1st of 3 case studies authored by Social Policy Research Associates. Stay tuned as we highlight the SEAL implementation journey for 3 districts. ➡️bit.ly/3APtFo6
Attention students & recent grads! Do you have a passion for improving outcomes for all students? LPI is hiring Research & Policy Interns for Summer 2023. Apply by March 19 to join our team of research & policy experts working on educational equity issues. learningpolicyinstitute.org/careers/resear…
Excited to be at the @IELConnects National Community Schools & Family Engagement conference in Philadelphia this week! #CSxFE23 📷: Jessica Barajas
LPI staff (past and present) had a great time learning and connecting with others about #CommunitySchools at #CSxFE23 this week! 📷: Jessica Barajas
Yesterday, CA PFL was represented at the Grantmakers for Education @edfunders conference in Atlanta, GA, hosting a workshop with the Stuart Foundation Stuart Foundation on Building the Capacity of Students & Families to Advance Racially Just Schools! #EdFunders23 #ReimagineCASchools
WEBINAR 10/17: Explore research-based policies and strategies to foster #SafeSchoolsThrivingStudents, featuring: 🔹Chris Murphy 🟧 🔹Tatiana Chaterji 🔹Sean Darling-Hammond 🔹Gerry House 🔹Sarah Klevan 🔹Pedro Noguera 🔹@QCarolyneQ1 AASA ECS | Education Commission of the States learningpolicyinstitute.org/event/webinar-…