Education Policy Initiative Civic Leadership Series: Students Shaping California’s Future
Overview
As California marks 175 years of statehood and the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this three-part recorded series invites high school and college students across California to explore how awareness and passion can become civic action. Through sessions focused on California’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches, viewers will learn how state government works and how students can engage with each branch to make their voices heard. The series highlights TK–16 education as a powerful entry point for civic participation, showing how policy decisions shape the experiences of learners, educators, and communities across the state. Hosted by the UC|CSU Collaborative, this series connects research, policy, and practice while demonstrating how civic engagement can strengthen communities, support student well-being, and expand opportunity. Viewers will come away with a deeper understanding of California government and practical ways students can participate in shaping a more inclusive, accessible education system for all.
Learning objectives
- Describe the roles of California’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches and how each branch shapes education policy
- Identify ways students can engage in civic action to advocate for educational access, equity, and opportunity
- Connect education policy decisions to real impacts on learners, educators, schools, and communities across California.
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Explore how California’s executive branch works and how students can engage to improve educational access for all students. This session breaks down the role of the Governor, state agencies, and education leaders in shaping and implementing policy,... Webinar | 1 hour | Added on 6/26/2026 |
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Explore how California’s judicial branch works and how students can engage to improve educational access for all students. This session breaks down how courts interpret laws and protect rights, while highlighting ways students can better understand... Webinar | 1 hour | Added on 6/26/2026 |
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Explore how California’s legislative branch works and how students can engage to improve educational access for all students. This session breaks down how laws are proposed, debated, and passed in the State Legislature, while highlighting ways stud... Webinar | 1 hour | Added on 6/26/2026 |