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This image is a promotional graphic for a Q&A with WestEd's Jason Willis. The background is a gradient of blue and green. On the left, text reads: "What Policymakers Need to Know About the California Public Education Regulatory Environment Now." The WestEd logo, featuring "60 YEARS," is at the bottom left. On the right, there is a circular photo of Jason Willis, identified as a Senior Policy Fellow.
A person is sitting on a red bean bag chair, reading a book to a group of children seated on colorful bean bags. Text on the image reads, "Ready to Build a Coherent, Sustainable Literacy System? Work With Us." The logo at the bottom says "WestEd 60 Years.
A group of six people stands in front of a display banner featuring the WestEd logo and slogan about transforming learning. They are all wearing conference name badges and are standing indoors, with others visible in the background. Lenay Dunn, Lauren White, Sarah Quesen, Jessica Arnold, Bryan Hemberg Matt Silberglitt the WestEd Exhibit Booth
A group of fifteen people posing together inside a restaurant with a modern interior and large windows. The group stands under hanging lights, and everyone is smiling toward the camera. They appear to be attending a professional gathering or event. Full WestEd Team (missing Danny Torres and Amy Washburn).
The image shows Matt Brunetti speaking at a podium during the "National Conference on Student Assessment." A large screen displays the title of a symposium: "From Policy to Practice: A Multi-State Symposium on Early Literacy Screener Implementation," scheduled for June 22, 2026. The screen lists speakers from various educational departments. A logo for CCSSO is visible.
Mel Wylen, Mitch Herz, both with WestEd, and Benjamin Boer with EdSystems.
A digital cover image of a report titled, "Highly Mobile Youth: How State Policy and Local Implementation Can Work Together to Support Youth." The cover includes a map with a highlighted central region and smiling children in small circular frames. Logos for American Institutes for Research, WestEd, and UCLA Center for Transformation of Schools are at the bottom.
A digital cover image of a report titled, "Highly Mobile Youth: How State Policy and Local Implementation Can Work Together to Support Youth." The cover includes a map with a highlighted central region and smiling children in small circular frames. Logos for American Institutes for Research, WestEd, and UCLA Center for Transformation of Schools are at the bottom.
The image features a gradient background with the text: "What Indiana’s Accountability Waiver Means for States Rethinking School Improvement." To the right, there is a photo of a person labeled "Mitch Herz, School Accountability Researcher, Assessment for Learning." The WestEd logo is at the bottom left corner.
A promotional graphic for a presentation titled "Three Forces Working Against Assessment Coherence" by WestEd. It features a photo of Sarah Quesen, Senior Director of Assessment, on the right. The background includes rows of empty tables and chairs, with a teal-blue color gradient overlay. The WestEd logo is at the bottom left, marking its 60th anniversary.
The image is a promotional banner for WestEd presenting at ISTE Live 26, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education. It takes place from June 28 to July 1, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. There are headshots of five individuals: Melissa Lee, John Jacobs, David Lopez, Dr. Aleja Hubbard, and Dr. Saroja Warner. The banner features WestEd's 60-year logo and decorative geometric designs on a blue background.
The image features a person with gray hair smiling, wearing a black jacket and red top, positioned on the right. The background is a gradient of blue and green with geometric patterns. Text reads, "WestEd 60 Years. Congratulations Dr. Niki Sandoval! 2026 Hancock Honors Recipient.
The image is a promotional graphic featuring a presentation titled "How an Illinois Assistant Superintendent Made Literacy a Path Back to Engagement and Trust." It includes a photo of Kevin Gallick, EdD, identified as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at Rich Township High School District 227. The background shows a group of people sitting and reading in a circle. Logos for WestEd and "In Their Words, Partner Stories" are at the bottom.
Promotional graphic for WestEd's "In Their Words: Partner Stories" series. The headline reads "How a Nevada Charter School Significantly Improved Students' ELA Test Scores." Featured guest is Austin Congleton, Middle School Principal at Delta Academy in Las Vegas, NV, shown in a circular headshot. To the right, a young girl with earbuds smiles while working on a laptop. The background is a soft teal gradient.
Promotional blue graphic for a professional learning series. Large title at top left: “Leadership Playbook” with subtitle in yellow: “Professional Learning Series.” Below that: “Join a six-part series on increasing coherence and collaboration among school district leaders.” Top right shows the WestEd logo and text: “Western Educational Equity Assistance Center.” Decorative yellow wave lines appear across the right side.
This image is a promotional graphic for Nurtures, featuring a tree with educational icons. It invites Georgia 2nd-3rd grade teachers to join an info session. The text highlights research on professional development and family engagement in PreK–3 education to enhance STEM learning. The website link provides more information.
A group of people, including a person in a uniform, are building with colored paper and blocks at a table. A quote by Bari Hallman, a teacher from Lowndes County, Georgia, is displayed, affirming the excitement and engagement of children and parents at a Family Event. The Nurtures program logo is visible at the bottom.
A conference announcement for WestEd at AERA & NCME 2026. Includes logos for AERA, NCME, and WestEd. Located in Los Angeles, California, from April 8–12, 2026, with a city skyline and mountains illustration in the background.
The image promotes the NURTURES program benefits, highlighting improvements in student achievement in science and teacher confidence. It features a child engaging in a science activity. The NURTURES logo, depicting a tree with colorful icons, is included. A link to more information is provided: nurturesprogram.com/eir.
Promotional graphic for the Nurtures impact study. Text reads: "Calling all Georgia 2nd–3rd grade teachers! Join the 2026–2028 Nurtures impact study. Join an info session!
E-Bulletin A group of people having a discussion around a table, with the WestEd logo and the words "60 Years" in the bottom left corner. To the right is a thumbnail image of the digital PDF bulletin.
Mary Schmida and Erica Silva standing in front of the CABE 2026 Conference banner, which features the Golden Gate Bridge and a cable car illustration.
Elysse Caballero stands smiling next to a large poster titled "Informal Learning in Computer Science" at a conference. The poster is mounted on a display board in a convention center hall.
Three individuals are standing together in front of a display banner for WestEd, which includes the slogan "Thriving Learners, Empowered Futures." They are in a professional setting, wearing conference badges, and smiling at the camera.
The image features the words "Teaching Math" repeated twice in bold letters. A blue plus sign replaces the "T" in "Teaching," and a red triangle replaces the "A" in "Math." A vertical yellow ruler is incorporated into the design.
Peter Mangione stands at a podium speaking to a seated audience in a conference room. Four panelists sit to the left of the podium.
Promotional image for WestEd at Head Start California's 2026 Annual Conference, detailing the event dates, February 9-13, 2026, in Ontario, California. Nine portraits of conference participants are displayed. The WestEd logo is visible at the bottom right.