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Tag: Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
June 6, 2017

ACLU finds 'over-policing' in Stockton Unified schools

Stockton Unified spent nearly $3 million on school policing from state money targeted for low-income, English learner and foster youth students, the ACLU found in a data analysis.

Jane Meredith Adams
May 21, 2017

Gov. Brown's proposal delays $1 billion for schools until 2019

The governor's view is it's better to wait to see if revenues come through than to cut later.

John Fensterwald
May 8, 2017

California education leader calls immigration 'the civil rights issue of our time'

The longtime education leader says public schools must serve the needs of parents and students as the Trump administration focuses on school choice.

Theresa Harrington
May 4, 2017

State board inscribes 'California Way' on state plan for new federal law

The Every Student Succeeds Act gives states more latitude to spend federal dollars and fix low-achieving schools.

John Fensterwald
May 1, 2017

Researchers find wide variations in understanding, implementing California's school funding formula

The study finds "good-faith efforts" overall, but some districts are not spending on students targeted for extra money.

John Fensterwald
April 27, 2017

Trump executive order on education echoes Gov. Brown's belief in 'local control' of schools

California and Washington appear in sync on at least one issue: local control of schools.

Louis Freedberg
April 24, 2017

Q & A: Educator and lecturer advocates for equity in education

Jeff Duncan-Andrade, an associate professor and school teacher and leader in Oakland, says a focus on equity could lead to a renaissance in education.

Theresa Harrington
April 6, 2017

Local control formula closing funding gap but not equity gap, report says

Education Trust–West presses for tracking spending at the school level.

John Fensterwald
April 4, 2017

Long Beach Unified accused of underfunding 'high-needs' students

The complaint is contesting how the district spent $41 million in supplemental and concentration funding.

John Fensterwald
March 20, 2017

L.A. Unified diverts funding for neediest students, report charges

Groups say the district isn't complying with its obligation under the funding formula.

John Fensterwald
January 22, 2017

Legislative Analyst's Office believes Brown is lowballing revenues

A more optimistic scenario could produce a couple of billion dollars more for K-12 schools and community colleges.

John Fensterwald
November 29, 2016

Send special ed funding directly to districts, not regional agencies, report says

The recommendation would upend the way special education finance has worked in the state for nearly 40 years.

John Fensterwald and Jane Meredith Adams
November 8, 2016

California leaders join GOP critics of draft federal school funding rules

State board president, state superintendent say proposed rules on funding for low-income students would intrude on local control and exceed federal authority.

John Fensterwald
October 27, 2016

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

But the revised LCAP templates may not end up shorter.

John Fensterwald
October 7, 2016

EdSource symposium focuses on state's "new vision for school success"

Symposium speakers offer variety of opinions about state education reforms.

Theresa Harrington