A report outlining key pieces of the California governor's May 2023-24 Revision and exploring how the governor prioritized spending amid the first budget shortfall of his tenure.

A policy brief summarizing the challenges facing California's Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK), with recommendations for state policies that can align resources and support for high-quality implementation.

A webinar providing an overview of the state and federal funding streams that can be leveraged in concert with one another to launch relevant and rigorous pathways in communities and introduces a new suite of new tools and resources that can be used to further understanding of creating coherence in the high school and postsecondary experience.

An article exploring how a leadership preparation partnership between a university and an urban high school fosters learning across candidates, school district leaders, and partner faculty.

A Tik-Tok video explaining the Student Equity Need Index (SENI), the formula that determines funding for schools based on the individual needs of each school.

An exploratory case study sharing the stories and strategies of two school districts that are committed to student-led learning, community schooling, and whole child education as well as supporting teachers as leaders.

A study of the "superdiverse" English Learner student population in California schools to provide further understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of secondary English Learners and their educational experiences.

A report on Assembly Bill 599 proposing to ban suspending or expelling students from school for drug and alcohol infractions.

A podcast featuring discussion with Brian Miller, Principal of Regional Occupational Programs at Kern High School in Bakersfield, CA.

A report highlighting data about transition age foster youth, with policy and program recommendations for California's Independent Living Program (ILP).

A overview of key features and elements of California adult education programs, with a focus on the Los Angeles basin, published to promote broader awareness of their value as well as to posit the importance of strategic partnerships and greater collaboration between adult education programs, county and city workforce development agencies, community-based organizations, and other entities providing services to adults.

A report presenting recommendations for improving implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula.

A blog post summarizing the findings of a study conducted by the Center for Cities and Schools at the University of Berkeley, which assesses the adequacy and equity of investments in California's public school facilities, and provides recommendations for the state leadership to improve their investment practices in order to support high-quality, equitable education and address issues related to aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and limited capital funding opportunities.

A brief examining the degree to which the partisan leaning of the communities surrounding schools is related to important social and political dynamics in the schools.

A brief describing the financial support that students who have experienced foster care receive to attend college compared with those of their peers in California.

A webinar to help governance teams understand the principles and strategies of equity-centered, trauma-informed education so that they can effectively support their local students, staff, and families as they navigate a range of mental health challenges and ongoing pandemic recovery.

An opinion piece arguing that the 2023-24 California state budget's Equity Multiplier fails to reach the Black public school students for which it was intended.

A news report on the drop in school enrollment during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.

A magazine article discussing the need for equitable funding to help address facility repairs and upgrades.

A brief providing an updated analysis of the representation on California's higher education governing boards as of September 22, 2022. The analysis reveals some highlights and lowlights when it comes to representation