Story / Case Study / Commentary
Putting Student Success At The Center Of Planning And Budgeting
Children Now
Tips and suggestions for California school leaders as they build their Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Topic: Assessment and Accountability
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Viewpoints: California’s School Spending Should Target Needy Students
Children Now
An op-ed calling for more transparency, equity, and accountability in implementing California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), ensuring funds for disadvantaged students are used appropriately and not diverted. Stresses the need to maintain clarifying language in the regulations and balance district flexibility with accountability.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Implementing LCFF: Early Lessons From the Field
American Institutes for Research
A brief identifying some early lessons about how best to use the new Local Control Funding Formula system to meet student needs, especially the traditionally underserved.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Transparency In Local School Funding
Children Now
A news report sharing perspectives from students, parents, educators, and activists about California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) during July 2014.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Uphold LCFF’s Democratic Process
Children Now
An article describing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)'s potential for increased civic engagement and local decision-making in schools. Calls for greater transparency in the implementation of LCFF to ensure community members can effectively hold school districts accountable and participate in the budget process for the benefit of all students.
Research/Report
Building A More Equitable and Participatory School System in California: The Local Control Funding Formula’s First Year
Education Trust, Inc.
A report describing the California's first-year implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), describing the ways in which districts and community stakeholders engaged with one another to develop plans for their LCFF dollars.
Tool / Toolkit
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.
Tool / Toolkit
LCAP Watch
Education Trust, Inc.
A repository of plans and resources developed to support districts in developing strong Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs).
Story / Case Study / Commentary
School Districts Must Seize Opportunity Of Local Control
Children Now
An op-ed emphasizing the importance of student academic outcomes and how school districts in California are required to submit strategic plans to improve student achievement, focusing on local priorities and needs, and highlighting the need for courageous leadership and data-driven approaches to ensure the success of the Local Control Funding Formula.
Tool / Toolkit
Basic Necessities
Public Advocates
A handout with recommendations for developing goals and specific actions for the use of funding made available through the Local Control Funding Formula.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
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.
Tool / Toolkit
LCFF Funding and Structural Debt Payments
Public Advocates
A handout responding to legal questions about the use of LCFF funding to pay off school districts' structural debt.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California Board of Ed Will Make Multi-Billion Dollar Decision
Children Now
A public radio new story discussing the California State Board of Education's consideration of rules regarding the spending of money targeted for low-income and non-English speaking students, with advocacy groups seeking tighter rules to prevent misallocation.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Communication Key For A Truly Effective LCFF
Children Now
An article highlighting the importance of effective communication and conversation in the successful implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in California, acknowledging the State Board of Education's efforts to address concerns and make necessary changes to improve the law's impact on schools and students.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Gov. Brown Increases Funding For Education
Children Now
A news segment discussing California's poor report card from early 2014, and how new money might benefit California students.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
CA Schools Transition To Historic New Funding System
Children Now
An article describing California's implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), a comprehensive reform that changes the way schools are funded and decisions are made, aiming for greater transparency and local community influence, particularly in benefiting high-needs students.
Tool / Toolkit
FairShare4Kids Campaign
Education Trust, Inc.
A website providing resources and engaging supports around the topic of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), advocating for funding that benefits high-need students in their schools and classrooms.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
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.
Research/Report
California School District Revenue and Student Poverty: Moving Toward a Weighted Pupil Funding Formula
Public Policy Institute of California
A report examining the relationship between funding and student disadvantage and addresses questions about converting the current school finance system to a weighted pupil formula.