Topic: School Finance

Policy Brief/Proposal

User-Centered Design as a Pathway to Effective Policy

American Institutes for Research

A policy and practice brief examining how user-centered design helps address policy issues related to implementing the Local Control Funding Formula.

Tags

Story / Case Study / Commentary

California Quietly Publishes List of 781 Lowest-Performing Schools

Children Now

An article discussing the release of a list of California's poorest-performing schools and how the state's new approach, which grants more autonomy to districts and schools, might impact student performance and school improvement efforts

Tags

Story / Case Study / Commentary

California’s Teachers’ Strikes Conceal A Conflict Of Generations

Children Now

An article about the rise of teachers' strikes in the United States, fueled by low salaries, lack of support staff, and frustration with the education system, and how these strikes are impacting the broader conversation about education reform.

Tags

Research/Report

The California Way

Learning Policy Institute

A report analyzing the forces that contributed to passage of the LCFF and concurrent reforms and the implications of these efforts for implementation and outcomes.

Tags

Policy Brief/Proposal

The California Way Brief

Learning Policy Institute

A brief summarizing policies and programs enacted to build an equitable and excellent education system in California.

Tags

Policy Brief/Proposal

First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2019 State Budget

California Budget & Policy Center

A report outlining key pieces of the 2019 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.

Tags

Story / Case Study / Commentary

With Sparse State Funding, California Districts Get Creative in Addressing Student Health

Children Now

An article highlighting the growing pressure on California schools to address students' physical and mental health needs, and acknowledging the lack of resources available to respond adequately.

Tags

Policy Brief/Proposal

Education Budget Strategies for Challenging Times

WestEd

A brief examining how California school districts addressed the silent recession.

Tags

Tool / Toolkit

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Training

Californians for Justice

A training presentation for educators that helps build a shared understanding of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), part of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), and how to engage with and advocate for student and family voices in the LCAP.

Tags

Webinar / Video / Podcast

We Choose All

University of California, Los Angeles Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

A report on the relationship between charter schools and traditional public schools in Los Angeles.

Tags

Tool / Toolkit

Parent Participation in LCFF

Public Advocates

A handout informing parents of their opportunities to get involved in the Local Control Funding Formula process.

Tags

Research/Report

Education Equity in California Findings Review

The Opportunity Institute

A research brief review of the findings from "Getting Down to the Facts II," a project that seeks to create a common evidence base for understanding the state of California school systems.

Tags

Tool / Toolkit

Forum Presentation on Student Voice: Keeping Students at the Heart of LCFF

Californians for Justice

A presentation about the importance of keeping students and their voices at the center of Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) implementation, including a description of student voice wins in LCFF and best practices for engaging students in this work.

Tags

Tool / Toolkit

Fresno Unified LCAP: What We Want to See for Students & Community

Californians for Justice

A handout advocating for what students and community members of Fresno Unified School District want to see in their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Tags

Research/Report

Unlocking Learning II: Math as a Lever for English Learner Equity

Education Trust, Inc.

A report about using math as a level for English learner opportunities in California, based on an in-depth analysis of what has worked well in high-performing schools, offering specific practice and policy recommendations at the school, district, and state level.

Tags

Research/Report

Progress in Los Angeles Schools – Rigor, Fairness, and Engaging Families

Educators for Excellence

A report tracking the results of the local control funding formula (LCFF) in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) between 2013 and 2018.

Tags

Tool / Toolkit

Local Control and Accountability Plan Samples

Public Advocates

A collection of materials for building a Local Control Accountability Plan campaign including letters, complaints, press releases, social media posts, op-eds, blog posts, and board comments.

Tags

Policy Brief/Proposal

Education Equity Requires Modern School Facilities

University of California, Berkeley

A policy brief about how and why public school infrastructure remains the most regressive element of public education finance in the United States, published by the [Re]Build America's School Infrastructure Coalition (BASIC).

Tags

Story / Case Study / Commentary

Funding for LCFF Community Engagement Initiative: A Win for Grassroots Groups Across the State

Californians for Justice

A blog post reflecting on the signing of the 2018-2019 California state budget, which included $28.3 million to enhance community engagement in the Local Control Funding Formula, highlighting the advocacy efforts of the Defend and Mend Coalition and emphasizing the importance of partnerships between communities and legislators for equitable education implementation.

Tags

Story / Case Study / Commentary

African-American Students Would Get Extra Aid Under California’s K-12 Funding Formula In Proposal Before Legislature

Children Now

An article about California bill AB 2635, which proposed additional funding for California districts with African-American students to address the persistent low academic achievement of these students and correct the failure of the existing Local Control Funding Formula in addressing their needs.

Tags

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next »