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.

A case study about how Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) prioritized foster youth in funding in response to community group demands.

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

A handout answering common questions about Parent Advisory Committees and other parent and family engagement aspects of the Local Control Funding Formula.

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 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.

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 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.

A checklist designed to help stakeholders review California school district Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and frame their comments and questions.

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.