Rising from the Margins

Rising from the Margins: This episode provides a follow-up to the transformative journey of H.W. Harkness Elementary in partnership with the CCEE under the Intensive Assistance Model. This episode highlights the remarkable growth of +6.42% in ELA and +5.06% in Math on the 2025 CAASPP. Their efforts not only set a new standard for educational excellence within the Sacramento City School District th...

In this episode, hear from Rocklin Academy, a charter school participating in the Community Engagement Initiative. Discover the simple yet impactful shifts they’ve made to enhance a sense of belonging and empower student agency, particularly in their strategic planning and Local Control and Accountability Plan.

Bakersfield City School District continues to shine as a key participant in the CCEE Community Engagement Initiative. In Episode Eight of Rising from the Margins, we delve deeper into the district’s ongoing efforts to foster meaningful relationships with families and communities. Through heartfelt stories and powerful examples, this episode highlights how Bakersfield City is leveraging CEI’s resou...

Bakersfield City School District is a key participant in the CCEE Community Engagement Initiative. As a member of the Community Engagement Initiative, school districts have access to a wide range of resources and support to help achieve district Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) goals. This includes access to a network of peers at all stages of meaningful engagement with local communities. F...

Part II describes how Fillmore Unified has launched Guiding Coalitions at every school, supporting extensive professional development for all staff to advance and maintain Professional Learning Communities (PLC), alongside strategic partnerships with math experts to enhance student performance through focused and equitable instructional strategies. Additionally, the district has expanded enrichmen...

Fillmore Unified School District is a key participant in the CCEE Intensive Assistance Model. These plans emphasize curriculum alignment, formative assessment practices, and proven instructional strategies, all designed to boost educational outcomes. For an in-depth look at Fillmore Unified's transformative educational efforts and insights from its leaders, tune into the podcast "Rising from the M...

Rising from the Margins: Episode 4 explores the transformative journey of H.W. Harkness Elementary in partnership with the CCEE under the Intensive Assistance Model. This episode highlights the efforts to set a new standard for educational excellence within the Sacramento City School District. Tune in to discover how this initiative is shaping a scalable model for school improvement.

Part II of 'Rising From the Margins - Inglewood Unified' delves into the critical success factors of the Intensive Assistance Model at Highland Elementary, highlighting Leadership, Culture, and Coherence. Explore how teachers embrace shared leadership to foster a unified approach, emphasizing the power of common language, ongoing collaboration, and clear communication. This episode offers an insig...

Episode two of the series highlights Highland Elementary in the Inglewood Unified School District, which received state emergency funds. Since April 2018, the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) has been involved with the district, and the enactment of AB 1840 in September 2018 brought significant changes. This law shifted the management of financially struggling districts f...

Rising From The Margins” is a new series that delves deep into the triumphs and challenges of some of California’s most economically challenged schools. Episode 1 takes a behind-the-scenes look at Washington Elementary in Madera and the incredible work the school is doing, lead by principal Aldalberto Hernandez and Madera superintendent Todd Lyle. This series is brought to you by the California Co...