A book chapter exploring two contrasting strategies for using housing policy to improve educational opportunities for low-income children: one focuses on using housing vouchers to enable access to schools in affluent areas, while the other emphasizes developing housing with on-site educational and family support services.

A handout with recommendations for developing goals and specific actions for the use of funding made available through the Local Control Funding Formula.

An op-ed emphasizing the importance of student academic outcomes and how school districts in California are required to submit strategic plans to improve student achievement, focusing on local priorities and needs, and highlighting the need for courageous leadership and data-driven approaches to ensure the success of the Local Control Funding Formula.

A commentary on the persistent achievement gap in California, emphasizing the urgent need for early learning opportunities to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children, urging districts to recognize and support early childhood education as a critical strategy for meeting educational accountability goals under the Local Control Funding Formula.

A public radio new story discussing the California State Board of Education's consideration of rules regarding the spending of money targeted for low-income and non-English speaking students, with advocacy groups seeking tighter rules to prevent misallocation.

An article highlighting the importance of effective communication and conversation in the successful implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in California, acknowledging the State Board of Education's efforts to address concerns and make necessary changes to improve the law's impact on schools and students.

An article highlighting concerns and criticisms from key supporters of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) regarding draft regulations instructing school districts on how to carry out the new law, particularly addressing issues related to funding for high-needs students and ensuring equity and accountability in spending decisions.

An article describing California's implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), a comprehensive reform that changes the way schools are funded and decisions are made, aiming for greater transparency and local community influence, particularly in benefiting high-needs students.

A website providing resources and engaging supports around the topic of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), advocating for funding that benefits high-need students in their schools and classrooms.

An article discussing the compromise version of California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) that aims to increase base funding for all students while lowering extra funding for some high-needs students. Highlights the importance of transparency in education funding distribution and accountability for spending decisions.

A report examining the relationship between funding and student disadvantage and addresses questions about converting the current school finance system to a weighted pupil formula.

An overview of the state’s school finance system and some longstanding school finance issues.

A report assessing a proposed new way to allocate revenue to California public school districts

A report comparing a proposed new system for allocating school funding with the status quo.