Grantee Resources

Topic: Transforming Systems for Equity

Story / Case Study / Commentary

It’s A Deal: Brown, Top Lawmakers Raise Base Funding In Finance Formula

Children Now

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.

Research/Report

California School District Revenue and Student Poverty: Moving Toward a Weighted Pupil Funding Formula

Public Policy Institute of California

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.