Grantee Resources

Topic: School Finance

Research/Report

Nothing About Us Without Us: Youth Voice, Power, and Participation

University of California, Los Angeles Center for Transformation of Schools

A case study demonstrating how East Side Union High School District in San Jose, in partnership with Californians for Justice, a youth-led educational justice organization, is utilizing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to develop student voice, power, and participation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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