Policy Brief/Proposal
Improving LCFF Implementation Through User-Centered Design
American Institutes for Research
A policy and practice brief describing the first year of the Local Control Funding Formula Test Kitchen project.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Education Budget Strategies for Challenging Times
WestEd
A brief examining how California school districts addressed the silent recession.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.