Publications About School Management
These publications provide policy analysis and data related to the management of public schools in California. This page lists recent EdSource publications, including EdSource Reports that you can order through our secure e-commerce system.
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 Superintendents and Principals: Charting the Paths to School Improvement (November 2007)
California's principals and superintendents develop the vision, set the tone, and in the end, are held responsible for improving student achievement in their schools and districts. This report explores the basic responsibilities of these leaders, the challenges they face today, and how well they are prepared and supported in this vital work. READ MORE
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Keeping California School Districts Fiscally Healthy (April 2007)
This report summarizes findings from a study of financial management in California school districts, including how districts vary in the qualifications and stability of the responsible personnel, the nature of their governance and leadership, and their management practices. The 2006 study was conducted by EdSource and School Services of California as part of the "Getting Down to Facts" project. Free download. READ MORE
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Q&A: Holding School Districts Accountable (August 2005)
School district leaders are responsible for making fiscally sound decisions that support the district's and state's goals for student achievement, and for allowing the public to review their decisions at public meetings. This two-page Q&A explains the oversight of districts and how community members can get involved. Free download. READ MORE
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School District and State Budget Cycle Calendar (January 2005)
The perfect companion to Understanding School District Budgets, this handy foldout calendar details the state budget schedule, and illustrates the nexus between school district budget development, review, and adoption. READ MORE
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Understanding School District Budgets: A Guide for Local Leaders (January 2005)
This easy-to-read guide provides clear information about budget content, management, and the flow of the school district budget process. It demystifies the budget process without oversimplifying it. 24 pages. READ MORE
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Help Wanted: Top Administrators to Lead California Schools
(March 2001)
This 16-page report describes the changing nature of responsibilities for principals and superintendents, the possible causes for decreasing numbers of applicants for these key positions, and some innovative approaches that schools, districts, and the state are taking to address these complex issues. Free download. READ MORE
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Collective Bargaining: Explaining California's System (March 1999)
All California school districts negotiate contracts with their employees in a process that ranges from adversarial to cooperative. This eight-page report examines this system. FREE DOWNLOAD. READ MORE
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