A report examining the work of the Los Angeles Forum for Equity, a nonpartisan convening of community organizations, civic leaders, and scholars committed to schools that yield equitable results for Los Angeles students and families.

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.

A brief identifying some early lessons about how best to use the new Local Control Funding Formula system to meet student needs, especially the traditionally underserved.

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

A book chapter exploring two contrasting strategies for using housing policy to improve educational opportunities for low-income children: one focuses on using housing vouchers to enable access to schools in affluent areas, while the other emphasizes developing housing with on-site educational and family support services.

A report describing the California's first-year implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), describing the ways in which districts and community stakeholders engaged with one another to develop plans for their LCFF dollars.

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.

An op-ed emphasizing the importance of student academic outcomes and how school districts in California are required to submit strategic plans to improve student achievement, focusing on local priorities and needs, and highlighting the need for courageous leadership and data-driven approaches to ensure the success of the Local Control Funding Formula.

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.

An article describing California's implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), a comprehensive reform that changes the way schools are funded and decisions are made, aiming for greater transparency and local community influence, particularly in benefiting high-needs students.

A website providing resources and engaging supports around the topic of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), advocating for funding that benefits high-need students in their schools and classrooms.

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.