High-Needs Students

October 2, 2019

LA Unified approves spending plan despite complaint about serving high-needs students

The school board voted on an amended version of the spending plan, which was updated after a complaint was brought against the district.

March 13, 2018

Gov. Brown’s plan to change community college funding to promote student success faces scrutiny

The Legislative Analyst’s Office is recommending that Brown tie funding to the academic outcomes of low-income students.

October 27, 2016

Finally, districts' accountability plans may be easier to read and use

But the revised LCAP templates may not end up shorter.

October 21, 2016

Cañada College wins federal grant to support STEM programs for Latino students

Paid out over five years, it’s one of the biggest grants the Department of Education's Hispanic-Serving Institutions STEM Program has awarded to help Latino and high-needs students

June 19, 2016

State delays forcing LA Unified to spend more on high-needs students

The district plans to fight the ruling; the community group wants it enforced now.

June 9, 2016

State board may make it easier to follow the money

Unclear regulations and inconsistent enforcement undermine oversight of the LCAP process.

June 1, 2016

State officials find LA Unified shortchanged students

The shortfall for students with the highest needs will grow to $450 million, the complaint says.

March 14, 2016

California moves to bring special education students 'into the fold' of mainstream education

The state seeks to include students with disabilities in funding for high-needs students.

January 22, 2016

Civil rights groups state concerns in implementing new federal education law

Advocates lay out their recommendations for ensuring equity.

October 9, 2015

Governor vetoes bill setting timetable for expansion of preschool

State would have been required to provide preschool to all low-income children.

Louis Freedberg And Sarah Tully

September 21, 2015

One in 6 school districts gives up on Medi-Cal outreach reimbursements

The Medi-Cal reimbursement program brings millions in federal funds to schools.

June 15, 2015

Torlakson reinterprets department's stance on teacher raises

Memo drops unequivocal restrictions on money intended for high-needs students.

May 28, 2015

State cautions when to use funding formula for teacher raises

Law imposes barrier to using funds aimed for poor kids and English learners.

November 25, 2014

Debate aims to define universal preschool

As public support and awareness of the importance of preschool grows at the federal, state and local level, there is a debate in the early childhood education world over how to achieve "universal preschool" and what form it should take.

Lisa Fine

November 17, 2014

Congress approves child care grant program

Congress has finally updated the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, which provides billions in state aid each year to help low-income families afford child care services. The Senate on Monday voted 88-1 to approve the bill, which the House passed in September.