Julee Baber Brooks

ELO-P's flexibility and the enrollment-based funding model presents a world of possibility for school-based expanded learning prgorams, some of which are new to expanded learning and some who are building on existing programs. Three years into implementation there are a variety of programmatic models ranging from a shared collaborative model with school and CBO staff working alongside, plug-in enrichment layered on a base program or combining different services to create full-time jobs. Join us… Mehr zeigen

ELO-P's flexibility and the enrollment-based funding model presents a world of possibility for school-based expanded learning prgorams, some of which are new to expanded learning and some who are building on existing programs. Three years into implementation there are a variety of programmatic models ranging from a shared collaborative model with school and CBO staff working alongside, plug-in enrichment layered on a base program or combining different services to create full-time jobs. Join us to explore a few of those different models and how staffing considerations vary with each of them. Weniger anzeigen

Like the rest of the state, Southern California faces an educator shortage in K-12 and post-secondary education. Join the SCG’s Education Funders Group meeting to understand the educator challenges facing school systems in our region. We will be joined by education leaders working in the afterschool and art teacher development areas and policy advisors working to support strategies that improve the educator workforce. Additionally, we will hear how the California Educator Workforce… Mehr zeigen

Like the rest of the state, Southern California faces an educator shortage in K-12 and post-secondary education. Join the SCG’s Education Funders Group meeting to understand the educator challenges facing school systems in our region. We will be joined by education leaders working in the afterschool and art teacher development areas and policy advisors working to support strategies that improve the educator workforce. Additionally, we will hear how the California Educator Workforce Collaborative is bringing state agency leaders together to improve the affordability of teacher preparation—especially candidates of color and those who will serve early childhood and multi-language learners. Learn how philanthropy can engage and support strategies to strengthen the educator workforce. Weniger anzeigen

Woodcraft Rangers awarded $300,000 by the California Natural Resources Agency to expand youth nature access programming.

Nick Melvoin authored the Excellence in Expanded Learning Resolution which was universally adopted by all members. The resolution celebrated the impact of EXL programs and articulated a promise to ensure excellent programs are available to all LAUSD students.

Insights from a century of trauma-informed care by Woodcraft Rangers and practical examples and tips for providers.

Woodcraft Rangers celebrated 100 years in style and raised $3M to support its ongoing work including the single largest institutional gift in the agency's history from the ballmer group. Honorees included Anthony Anderson, Angel City Football Club, Dr. Carlos Gutierrez and the Hon. Richard Polanco. special performances and contributions from Robin Thicke, Lisa Loeb, Mandy Moore and Woodcraft Rangers mariachi, folklorico and choir programs.

Efforts to advance the workplace to be more reflective of our society are more prevalent now than ever before. Organizations around the country have committed to DEI (or JEDI which adds Justice to the umbrella) in various ways, often resulting in the creation of committees, commitment/values-statements, or designated roles or departments to ensure the various perspectives of employees are considered and incorporated into organizational actions and decision-making. These moves are most visible… Mehr zeigen

Efforts to advance the workplace to be more reflective of our society are more prevalent now than ever before. Organizations around the country have committed to DEI (or JEDI which adds Justice to the umbrella) in various ways, often resulting in the creation of committees, commitment/values-statements, or designated roles or departments to ensure the various perspectives of employees are considered and incorporated into organizational actions and decision-making. These moves are most visible and illustrate a great philosophical commitment to JEDI.

But as the goal of JEDI is to create a sense of safety – physically, emotionally, and socially – for all employees, how staff are treated, how they are seen, and how they are made to feel on a daily basis, more accurately defines our level of commitment. In short, JEDI is a PRACTICE.

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Julee offers guidance for parents looking for afterschool programs including how to assess a quality program and select a provider.

Panel including Director of Community Schools for Los Angeles Unified School District and General Manager for LA Parks discussing possibilities for at-scale implementation of living school yards.

A panel of CEOs from large LA afterschool providers share learnings about how 20+ agencies came together under Julee's leadership to align and collaborate toward systems change for young people in La during the COVID-19 pandemic, prolonged school closures and recovery thereafter.

Keynote address to Teacher Preparation Programs throughout LA County on the potential for expanded learning to offer a diverse pipeline of teachers in a time of immense shortage who are experienced with social and emotional learning and trauma-informed practices and insights on how to build this pipeline.

Described successes in building full-time, year-round positions in collaboration with local school districts as a strategy for afterschool program sustainability and economic empowerment for underresourced communities.

Julee offers insights about how coalition building and cross-sector collaboration is essential for forwarding positive change for young people in a post-pandemic LA.

Lifecraft is an innovative program that provides career and college counseling to staff of Woodcraft Rangers as a mechanism for economic empowerment in communities of historic disinvestment in Los Angeles.

A panel discussing how leaders can forward commitment to social causes and change while running strong businesses to sustain the work long-term.

Conversation with CDE EXL Director Michael Funk about Woodcraft Rangers pandemic response.

Blog for BOOST national afterschool network describing coalition work and how providers can come together to support social change movements.

Companion to NCT's main stage production of Tom Sawyer.