A collection of the diverse expectations and priorities of various interest groups and organizations for California Governor Gavin Newsom's first budget.

A commentary proposing the establishment of a new California State University (Cal Poly) campus in Northern California to address the educational and economic needs of the region, particularly in the aftermath of devastating wildfires and to improve college attainment rates for high school graduates in the area.

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 op-ed about the importance of investing in early learning and higher education in California and the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the state's fragmented data systems to track positive outcomes throughout the education-to-employment pipeline, especially as the state's demographic landscape changes.

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 report examining three barriers to equity within the Cal Grant program, including recommendations for how policymakers could make changes to benefit students.

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 report on the relationship between charter schools and traditional public schools in Los Angeles.

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 highlighting recent data on California teacher shortages.

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).

A research brief examining promising practices for increasing Cal Grant application rates.

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.

A report tracking the results of the local control funding formula (LCFF) in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) between 2013 and 2018.

A collection of materials for building a Local Control Accountability Plan campaign including letters, complaints, press releases, social media posts, op-eds, blog posts, and board comments.

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.