A news report sharing perspectives from students, parents, educators, and activists about California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) during July 2014.

A checklist designed to help stakeholders review California school district Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and frame their comments and questions.

An analysis of California school's attempts to serve the state's diverse population of English learners, including reports from districts that are breaking patterns of insufficient academic support.

A public radio new story discussing the California State Board of Education's consideration of rules regarding the spending of money targeted for low-income and non-English speaking students, with advocacy groups seeking tighter rules to prevent misallocation.

An article highlighting the importance of effective communication and conversation in the successful implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in California, acknowledging the State Board of Education's efforts to address concerns and make necessary changes to improve the law's impact on schools and students.

An article highlighting concerns and criticisms from key supporters of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) regarding draft regulations instructing school districts on how to carry out the new law, particularly addressing issues related to funding for high-needs students and ensuring equity and accountability in spending decisions.

The Education Trust West's policy agenda for 2013.

An article discussing the compromise version of California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) that aims to increase base funding for all students while lowering extra funding for some high-needs students. Highlights the importance of transparency in education funding distribution and accountability for spending decisions.

A report examining the relationship between funding and student disadvantage and addresses questions about converting the current school finance system to a weighted pupil formula.

A report comparing a proposed new system for allocating school funding with the status quo.

A report assessing a proposed new way to allocate revenue to California public school districts