Grantee Resources

Tag: Resource Equity

Tool / Toolkit

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Training

Californians for Justice

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.

Research/Report

Unlocking Learning II: Math as a Lever for English Learner Equity

Education Trust, Inc.

A report about using math as a level for English learner opportunities in California, based on an in-depth analysis of what has worked well in high-performing schools, offering specific practice and policy recommendations at the school, district, and state level.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Funding for LCFF Community Engagement Initiative: A Win for Grassroots Groups Across the State

Californians for Justice

A blog post reflecting on the signing of the 2018-2019 California state budget, which included $28.3 million to enhance community engagement in the Local Control Funding Formula, highlighting the advocacy efforts of the Defend and Mend Coalition and emphasizing the importance of partnerships between communities and legislators for equitable education implementation.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Resources Often Don’t Match Rhetoric For Restorative Justice In California Schools

Children Now

An article exploring the rise of restorative justice in California schools as an alternative to traditional punitive disciplinary measures, highlighting how some school districts are not allocating sufficient resources to support and implement restorative justice practices, which may hinder its effectiveness and lead to backlash.

Story / Case Study / Commentary

African-American Students Would Get Extra Aid Under California’s K-12 Funding Formula In Proposal Before Legislature

Children Now

An article about California bill AB 2635, which proposed additional funding for California districts with African-American students to address the persistent low academic achievement of these students and correct the failure of the existing Local Control Funding Formula in addressing their needs.