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.
Topic: Systems Change
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Here’s What California Interest Groups Want To See in Gavin Newsom’s Budget
Children Now
A collection of the diverse expectations and priorities of various interest groups and organizations for California Governor Gavin Newsom's first budget.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
My Turn: Here’s One Way Newsom Can Be Rural California’s Governor
Children Now
A commentary proposing the establishment of a new California State University (Cal Poly) campus in Northern California to address the educational and economic needs of the region, particularly in the aftermath of devastating wildfires and to improve college attainment rates for high school graduates in the area.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Data Will Define ‘Cradle To Career’ Educational Success
Children Now
An op-ed about the importance of investing in early learning and higher education in California and the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the state's fragmented data systems to track positive outcomes throughout the education-to-employment pipeline, especially as the state's demographic landscape changes.
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Nuance: Why Some Leaders Succeed and Others Fail
Michael Fullan Enterprises Inc.
A book offering three habits of nuance that leaders use to tackle complex challenges with depth and clarity: joint determination, adaptability, and culture-based accountability.
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.
Policy Brief/Proposal
Teacher Shortages in California Brief
Learning Policy Institute
A brief reviewing a set of evidence-based policies the state could consider to build a lasting supply of well-prepared teachers.
Research/Report
Teacher Shortages in California
Learning Policy Institute
A report highlighting recent data on California teacher shortages.
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.
Policy Brief/Proposal
What’s Next: A Policy Agenda for Education Equity in California
Education Trust, Inc.
The Education Trust-West's 2018 Policy Agenda, which specifies 7 key policy priorities for the organization in K-12 and postsecondary education.
Webinar / Video / Podcast
Racial Justice Webinars
Oceanside Promise
A collection of anti-racism webinars covering anti-indigenous racism, holistic policing, and the history of racial justice.
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.
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.
Tool / Toolkit
California School Dashboard
Public Advocates
A handout presenting data on measuring school success based on a wider range of information on student outcomes.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Resources Often Don’t Match Rhetoric For Restorative Justice In California Schools
Children Now
An article exploring the rise of restorative justice in California schools as an alternative to traditional punitive disciplinary measures, highlighting how some school districts are not allocating sufficient resources to support and implement restorative justice practices, which may hinder its effectiveness and lead to backlash.
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.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Facing Unprepared Kindergartners, A Rural School District Restores Preschool For All
Children Now
An article describing how the Lindsay Unified School District in California implemented universal preschool, allowing every child from birth to 4 years old, regardless of family income, to attend a preschool program for free, with the aim of preparing students for kindergarten and reducing disparities in early learning opportunities.
Framework/Guide
Silent Recession
WestEd
A investigation of why California school districts are underwater despite increases in funding.