The Center for Cities & Schools in Berkeley, CA is an interdisciplinary, action-research center that connects the fields of city planning and K-12 education. They work to promote policies and practices that create inclusive and opportunity-rich environments for young people of all backgrounds to thrive, both within and outside of schools.
The center's major initiatives include Y-PLAN, an award-winning civic youth engagement strategy that involves young people in city planning projects, and the Equitable School Facilities program, which focuses on improving public school facilities to ensure all students can learn in healthy and supportive environments. They are also expanding their research scope to include education workforce housing and healthy school food, aiming to address the diverse needs of young people and contribute to the resilience of communities.
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