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My Word: Transparency Desperately Needed On School Funding

Children Now

An op-ed advocating for the passage of AB1321, introduced by California Assemblymember Shirley Weber, which aimed to improve transparency in the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) system, providing data on how schools are spending their funds to better gauge the impact of investments on student outcomes and ensure equity and fairness in education.

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Puzzling Plans and Budgets: Making Sense of California’s Second Year Local Control and Accountability Plans

Education Trust, Inc.

A report reviewing the second-year Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) from 40 California school districts with an analysis of budget information presented in these plans.

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Brown Consistent With Legislation He Signs And Vetoes

Children Now

An article describing California Governor Jerry Brown's consistent priorities in education legislation, including his emphasis on local control, opposition to new state mandates, and aversion to expanding data collection, and how he remained steadfast in his approach even with exceptions made for certain bills.

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What Makes a Good School?

Children Now

An editorial about the need for a new school accountability system in California, exploring alternative measures beyond standardized test scores and highlighting the importance of maintaining clarity and performance-based assessment while considering a more rounded look at school achievement.

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Learning the Ropes: Equity Opportunities in California School Funding and School Accountability

Education Trust, Inc.

A slide presentation that provides background on California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funding, accountability, and connections to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015: What it Means for Equity and Accountability in California

Education Trust, Inc.

An equity alert about how California reconciled its system with the new federal requirements laid out in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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West Contra Costa Unified School District: Contentious Community Engagement Leads to a More Open and Constructive Dialogue Between the District and Its Stakeholders

Education Trust, Inc.

A case study about how contentious community engagement at West Contra Costa Unified School District led to a more open and constructive dialogue between the district and its stakeholders.

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State Introduces Tools for School Change

Children Now

An article discussing the launch of the Quality Schooling Framework by the California Department of Education, aimed at guiding administrators in developing and implementing locally created school accountability plans with a focus on school culture, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to improve student outcomes.

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Viewpoints: California’s School Spending Should Target Needy Students

Children Now

An op-ed calling for more transparency, equity, and accountability in implementing California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), ensuring funds for disadvantaged students are used appropriately and not diverted. Stresses the need to maintain clarifying language in the regulations and balance district flexibility with accountability.

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