An article discussing changes in San Francisco's education system, particularly the transition away from the Academic Performance Index (API) as a yardstick for school success, and the adoption of a new system that includes multiple indicators beyond standardized test scores.

An article describing California Governor Jerry Brown's consistent priorities in education legislation, including his emphasis on local control, opposition to new state mandates, and aversion to expanding data collection, and how he remained steadfast in his approach even with exceptions made for certain bills.

An editorial about the need for a new school accountability system in California, exploring alternative measures beyond standardized test scores and highlighting the importance of maintaining clarity and performance-based assessment while considering a more rounded look at school achievement.

A weekly compilation of news articles about education and justice.

An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Fresno Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.

An equity alert about how California reconciled its system with the new federal requirements laid out in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.