A commentary that aims to address the initial implementation problems of California's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and provide three remedies for improvement, emphasizing the importance of focusing on a small number of key factors, simplifying the process, and allowing for refinement in order to achieve substantial transformation and measurable progress in the state's education system.

A handout answering common questions about Parent Advisory Committees and other parent and family engagement aspects of the Local Control Funding Formula.

An equity alert about how California reconciled its system with the new federal requirements laid out in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

A case study about how San Francisco Unified School District creatively engaged parents and community groups, building on a legacy of equitable school funding.

An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about San Francisco Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.

A peer-reviewed field report that describes how high school students from Richmond, California used the Youth - Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) program to actively participate in the planning and transformation of their school, neighborhoods, and city.

An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Fresno Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.

A case study about how Fresno Unified School District leveraged the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to bring in more funding and pilot innovative investments.

A fact sheet with information about the Annual Update section of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

A slide presentation that provides background on California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funding, accountability, and connections to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)'s LCAP for 2014-15.

A case study about how Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) prioritized foster youth in funding in response to community group demands.

An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about San Bernardino City Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.

A case study about how the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) expanded the relationship between San Bernardino City Unified School District and community organizations.

A presentation introducing California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), including how it works and what it means for school districts.

A guide to evaluating Local Control Accountability Plans.

A handout responding to legal questions about the use of LCFF funding to pay for across-the-board salary increases for school staff.

A free, self-paced online course that prepares you to make a difference in your school or school district. California's education system is complex and changing fast.

A brief highlighting capacity needs of schools faced with implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula.

A peer-review journal article about the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) program, how it helped third- and fourth-grade students in San Francisco contribute their ideas to the redevelopment of their community, and how their ideas were incorporated into community designs.