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Just News
University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
A weekly compilation of news articles about education and justice.
Tag: Student Engagement
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Frequently Asked Questions about Community Engagement Requirements
Public Advocates
A handout answering common questions about Parent Advisory Committees and other parent and family engagement aspects of the Local Control Funding Formula.
Research/Report
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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Los Angeles Unified School District: District Prioritizes Foster Youth in Funding as Advocates Clamor for Resources
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) prioritized foster youth in funding in response to community group demands.
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Fresno Unified School District: District Leverages LCFF to Bring in More Funding, Pilot Innovative Investments
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how Fresno Unified School District leveraged the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to bring in more funding and pilot innovative investments.
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Fresno Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Fresno Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.
Research/Report
Engaging Students in Transforming Their Built Environment via Y-PLAN: Lessons from Richmond, California
Berkeley Institute of Urban and Regional Development
A peer-reviewed field report that describes how high school students from Richmond, California used the Youth - Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) program to actively participate in the planning and transformation of their school, neighborhoods, and city.
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Ed100 Lessons
Full Circle Fund
A free, self-paced online course that prepares you to make a difference in your school or school district. California's education system is complex and changing fast.
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In Adopting Regs, State Board Should Keep An Eye On The Prize: Student Achievement
Children Now
A commentary about the tension between flexibility and accountability in implementing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in California and emphasizing the need to focus on student achievement while striking the right balance between these two factors to improve outcomes and close achievement gaps in the state's education system.
Research/Report
Blueprints for Hope: Engaging Children as Critical Actors in Urban Place-making
Berkeley Institute of Urban and Regional Development
A peer-review journal article about the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) program, how it helped third- and fourth-grade students in San Francisco contribute their ideas to the redevelopment of their community, and how their ideas were incorporated into community designs.
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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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The Language of Reform: English Learners in California’s Shifting Education Landscape
Education Trust, Inc.
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.
Research/Report
Beyond Accidents of Geography: Using Housing Policy to Improve Access to Quality Education – Commentary
Berkeley Institute of Urban and Regional Development
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.
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LCAP Evaluation Checklist
Education Trust, Inc.
A checklist designed to help stakeholders review California school district Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and frame their comments and questions.
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Districts Should Make Early Learning A Priority In Their Local Accountability Plans
Children Now
A commentary on the persistent achievement gap in California, emphasizing the urgent need for early learning opportunities to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children, urging districts to recognize and support early childhood education as a critical strategy for meeting educational accountability goals under the Local Control Funding Formula.
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Advocates Pile On Criticisms Of Draft Funding Formula Regulations
Children Now
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.
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It’s A Deal: Brown, Top Lawmakers Raise Base Funding In Finance Formula
Children Now
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.