Effective Early Education Early Childhood Education is essential for preparing young minds for success in school and beyond. Every parent wants what’s best for their kids. That’s why it is essential that students…
Stability of Students’ Basic Needs Basic needs are a necessary condition of education equity While meeting the basic needs of students from low-income communities is not the direct focus of EdVoice Institute, it is critical…
Accountability, Learning, and Collaboration Aligning with the principles of improvement science California has a responsibility to ensure that public funding and resources for public schools are used effectively while maintaining a system that supports…
Adequate and Equitable Funding Futures filled with opportunity require an increase in public school funding. California has made significant increases in funding public schools over the last decade, moving from one of the lowest-funded…
Additional Supports & Learning Time A whole-child approach is paramount in closing the opportunity gap. We know students learn and develop best in a school environment that focuses on the interconnectedness of academic, social-emotional, and…
Evidence-Based Early Literacy & Numeracy Programs Literacy and math are gateways to all future learning. It is essential that all students read at grade level by the end of grade 3 and are fully proficient in…
Robust, Rigorous Courses & Materials We must believe that every child has the ability to succeed. Students from low-income communities in California are less likely to make it from 9th grade to college graduation than…
High-Quality, Diverse Educators Effective teachers, strong principals, and qualified counselors are critical factors in the learning and overall success of students. Students from low-income communities in California are more likely to be taught…
