School Policy Action Research Center

School Policy, Action, and Research Center

Overview March 26, 2024 Kevin Gee

The School Policy, Action, and Research Center (SPARC) at UC Davis generates research leading to actionable insights that can support the educational wellbeing of vulnerable youth.

Our work supports children experiencing adverse life and social circumstances, including Asian American and Pacific Islander youth who have been bullied, children experiencing chronic absenteeism, and child welfare-involved youth who have experienced maltreatment.

Take a look at some of the actionable insights from our research than can help inform school policies, practices, and programs.

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White House Fact Sheet

"Before the Bell: Obstacles Preventing Children from Attending School"

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Interview With Center for Poverty & Inequality Research

New Research on Hate Speech Against Asian American Youth

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New Commentary: We Must Dig Deeper to See Which Students Are Most Vulnerable to Bullying

How Subgroup Data Can Promote Inclusivity for AAPI Students

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New Peer-Reviewed Study: Hate Speech Against Asian American Teens

Pre-pandemic Trends & the Role of School Factors

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Data Brief: Bullying of California’s AAPI Youth

Who is most at risk and what can schools do?

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New Policy Report: Bullying of AAPI Youth in CA

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