A research brief analyzing areas like professional staffing and development, student-teacher ratios, per pupil spending, and student performances.

An analysis of the educational data from the first year of the Center for Youth Law's community-based work in Santa Clara County to support systems-impacted young people.

A report sharing the National Center for Youth Law's program model for supporting students experiencing homelessness in Monterey County, California to graduate from high school with the widest array of possibilities for their future.

A case study summarizing how California's school funding law, the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), is being implemented in San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).

A report outlining key pieces of the California governor's May 2019-20 Revision and exploring progress and missed opportunities.

A report outlining key pieces of the 2019 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.

An article about the issue of chronic absenteeism in California schools and its negative impact on student success, particularly among certain student groups like foster youth, homeless youth, and students with disabilities.

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.

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

A practical, comprehensive guide for advancing community schools strategies, including a framework for what makes a community school, messaging, model legislation, and further resources.

A handout informing parents of their opportunities to get involved in the Local Control Funding Formula process.

A data brief providing an enrollment snapshot of youth in the Continuation High Schools and district-operated Community Day Schools for youth over the age of 16 in the following California Unified School Districts: Long Beach, Los Angeles, Fresno, and Oakland.

A handout presenting data on measuring school success based on a wider range of information on student outcomes.

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.

A handbook for state and local school leaders on engagement in school improvement efforts, including how to engage on needs assessments and priority-building, school improvement strategies, and resource alignment.

An article describing how the Lindsay Unified School District in California implemented universal preschool, allowing every child from birth to 4 years old, regardless of family income, to attend a preschool program for free, with the aim of preparing students for kindergarten and reducing disparities in early learning opportunities.

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.

An article about California's efforts to address disparities in student achievement and the distribution of experienced and effective teachers in schools, as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

An article discussing the potential repeal of Obama-era school discipline reform guidance by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and its impact on California's discipline reform efforts, with civil rights and youth advocates expressing concern over the possible consequences for students of color and those with disabilities.

An op-ed highlighting the lack of transparency in California's education funding system, particularly concerning money intended to support vulnerable student groups. Calls for a clear and accessible system to track and report how funds are spent to ensure they benefit those who need it most.