An op-ed summarizing changes in California's public education system, including updated academic standards, the Local Control Funding Formula, and the need to reinvent the state's assessment and accountability systems.

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.

A handout with recommendations for developing goals and specific actions for the use of funding made available through the Local Control Funding Formula.

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.