Tag: Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
April 17, 2018
African-American students would get extra funding under proposal before Legislature
Bill would modify the Local Control Funding Formula to add money for the lowest-performing student group; it could violate the law barring preferential treatment based on race or ethnicity.
John Fensterwald
April 8, 2018
To compromise or not: State education board to vote on California’s amended plan for meeting federal law
The state could still seek waivers from changes that board members don’t like — but only after a plan is submitted.
John Fensterwald
March 21, 2018
California tops in suspension reform, but still not properly targeting disparities, report says
The report finds no other state does a better job than California at holding districts accountable for reducing overall school suspensions. But districts still don't adequately prioritize cuts in suspension rates for students of color and other marginalized groups.
David Washburn
March 20, 2018
How Trump repeal of Obama-era school discipline guidelines could affect California
Civil rights advocates worry that if the Trump administration decides to rescind federal school discipline guidance established in 2014, the action could hamper reform efforts at the local level. Meanwhile, state officials say it would have no real effect on statewide policy.
David Washburn
March 14, 2018
Community engagement is the key to making California's school funding formula work
Report says district focus on community engagement is vital for successful implementation.
Daniel Humphrey
March 4, 2018
Oakland schools balance improving student performance while making deep budget cuts
Oakland Unified is one of 28 districts that could face state intervention if at least three student subgroups don't improve in the next two years.
Theresa Harrington
March 1, 2018
Senators want to add extra $1.2 billion to California school funding formula next year
Districts strapped with rising expenses could use the money however they want.
John Fensterwald
February 28, 2018
Forecast for California school climates remains cloudy without good data, advocates say
School districts are trying a variety of strategies aimed at creating safe and welcoming school environments, but there is controversy over the role and frequency of student surveys, and how to use them.
David Washburn
February 21, 2018
California research project timed to elevate education in fall elections, inform next governor
"Getting Down to Facts" studies will take stock of a decade of change and point to what other states are doing differently.
John Fensterwald
February 14, 2018
With support instead of punishment, a California school district works to improve special education
County offices of education are working with districts identified for "differentiated assistance" due to poor performance by student subgroups.
Theresa Harrington
February 12, 2018
Creating a 'test kitchen' to come up with a better school accountability plan in California
Defenders of local control worry time is running out to develop models that work for parents and districts
John Fensterwald
February 8, 2018
California's ambitious education reforms paying off in higher graduation rates and math scores, study finds
The study showed a significant increase in math performance, especially among low-income high school students.
Louis Freedberg
February 6, 2018
Governor wants California school districts to give more detail on use of state funds in budgets
The proposals are a response to concerns that it is difficult to track how school districts are spending funds they received for high-needs students under the Local Control Funding Formula.
Louis Freedberg
January 16, 2018
California to explain but not change school improvement plan federal officials criticized
More details and tweaks in wording may not resolve key differences over Every Student Succeeds Act.