Policy Brief/Proposal
A Case for Coherence
American Institutes for Research
A policy and practice brief outlining considerations for implementing the California Community Schools Partnership Program.
Topic: School Finance
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System: Putting Data to Work For Kids
Children Now
A Q&A with Children Now's Education Team about the Cradle-to-Career (C2C) Data System, and how to get involved to ensure it does right by California students.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Formal, Flexible & Free Choice Learning…On an Airplane
KP Catalysts, LLC
An article describing the importance of different learning approaches, such as formal, flexible, and free choice, and how they are interconnected, impacting children's development and educational experiences.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Systems and Structures: What Needs Must Be Addressed for a Learner-Centered Future
KP Catalysts, LLC
A commentary exploring the challenge of providing learner-centered education equitably to all children and families regardless of race, income, or location, and highlights the importance of understanding and supporting community learning systems that complement public schools to achieve this goal.
Tool / Toolkit
Equitable Funding Social Media Campaign
Teach Plus
A social media toolkit to support a campaign advocating for passage of Senate Bill 3 to increase transparency in the state budget regarding educational equity.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News June 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on COVID attendance relief and LCFF base increase.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News May 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on school transportation funding.
Policy Brief/Proposal
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2022-23 May Revision
California Budget & Policy Center
A report outlining key pieces of the California governor's May 2022-23 Revision and exploring progress and missed opportunities.
Graphic/Infographic
The Six Elements of Partnership
Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation
A graphic visualizing the Elements of Partnership; Launch, Build, Refine, Problem Solve, Grow and, Advance.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Policy Brief: Understanding the Effects of School Funding
Public Policy Institute of California
A fact sheet summarizing recent policy changes affecting funding for California's K-12 public education system.
Research/Report
Understanding the Effects of School Funding
Public Policy Institute of California
A report examining recent changes and trends in the sources and uses of funding for California's K-12 public education system.
Research/Report
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education 2022
Public Policy Institute of California
A report based on findings from a statewide survey on K-12 education conducted in 2022 in California
Story / Case Study / Commentary
California School News April 2022
California School Boards Association
A monthly newsletter covering all aspects of public school governance, with a feature story on school board impact during Legislative Action Week.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Support For All the Pieces
All4Ed
A podcast featuring discussion with Dr. Michele Bowers, Superintendent of Lancaster School District.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
We Must Focus on Equity as California Tackles Declining Enrollment to Ensure That Equity is Central to the Design of Any Solution Adopted
Children Now
An article highlighting the paradox of California schools having more money than ever but facing staff layoffs due to declining student enrollment, and it proposing the establishment of a "Declining Enrollment Dividend Fund" to reinvest the savings from reduced funding back into schools to address the issue.
Policy Brief/Proposal
First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 State Budget
California Budget & Policy Center
A report outlining key pieces of the 2022-23 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
The Right Priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom’s K-12 Budget For 2022-23
Children Now
A collection of perspectives from observes, advocated, students, and legislators about California Governor Gavin Newsom's budget for 2022-23.
Tool / Toolkit
School of Origin Transportation for Youth in Foster Care
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to California rules and regulations related to providing transportation to and from school for children in foster care.
Tool / Toolkit
School of Origin Transportation Funding
Alliance for Children's Rights
A guide to accessing new public funding in California to support transportation to and from school for youth in foster care.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Webinar: Money, Plans and More Plans
Children Now
A webinar to help school districts and other navigate the Local Control Accountability Planning (LCAP) process.