A policy and practice brief describing the first year of the Local Control Funding Formula Test Kitchen project.

A policy and practice brief examining how user-centered design helps address policy issues related to implementing the Local Control Funding Formula.

An article discussing the release of a list of California's poorest-performing schools and how the state's new approach, which grants more autonomy to districts and schools, might impact student performance and school improvement efforts

A report analyzing the forces that contributed to passage of the LCFF and concurrent reforms and the implications of these efforts for implementation and outcomes.

A brief summarizing policies and programs enacted to build an equitable and excellent education system in California.

A report outlining key pieces of the 2019 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.

A position statement about the shortcomings of California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in addressing the needs of English Learners (ELs), calling for revisions to the accountability system to ensure equity and support for ELs, urging the State Board of Education to revisit the definition of ELs for academic indicators and implement a new approach that includes a growth model to meet the needs of this historically underserved group.

An article highlighting the growing pressure on California schools to address students' physical and mental health needs, and acknowledging the lack of resources available to respond adequately.

A brief examining how California school districts addressed the silent recession.

A training presentation for educators that helps build a shared understanding of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), part of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), and how to engage with and advocate for student and family voices in the LCAP.

A brief examining professional learning experiences for the state’s school leaders.

A brief reviewing a set of evidence-based policies the state could consider to build a lasting supply of well-prepared teachers.

A handout informing parents of their opportunities to get involved in the Local Control Funding Formula process.

A research brief review of the findings from "Getting Down to the Facts II," a project that seeks to create a common evidence base for understanding the state of California school systems.

A report examining key questions around accountability for alternative schools.

A report studying school leadership in California.

A report highlighting recent data on California teacher shortages.

A data brief providing an enrollment snapshot of youth in the Continuation High Schools and district-operated Community Day Schools for youth over the age of 16 in the following California Unified School Districts: Long Beach, Los Angeles, Fresno, and Oakland.

A presentation about the importance of keeping students and their voices at the center of Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) implementation, including a description of student voice wins in LCFF and best practices for engaging students in this work.

A handout advocating for what students and community members of Fresno Unified School District want to see in their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).