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Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
October 31, 2019
Shorter, clearer (but maybe not more transparent) school accountability plan coming
The state board will deliver an LCAP template that will be easier to read, but it probably still won't be easy to follow the money.
John Fensterwald
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.
Michael Burke
September 5, 2019
California can be a model for teacher-led change
Pomona Unified is rethinking professional learning in light of California’s Local Control Funding Formula.
Barnett Berry, Joseph Bishop and Lori Nazareno
August 13, 2019
We must disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline
Students who are suspended from school are less likely to graduate from high school and more likely to be arrested and incarcerated.
Nancy Skinner
August 8, 2019
Smaller classes, more novice teachers: the 'tradeoff‘ for low-income California schools
A new study overcomes challenges from a lack of transparency to compare schools' spending under the Local Control Funding Formula.
John Fensterwald
July 31, 2019
Recognizing regional costs in school funding formula is both equitable and affordable
Current formula hurts children from low-income families in high-cost regions.
Jennifer Bestor
July 30, 2019
LA Unified’s spending and accountability plan should be rejected and rewritten, says advocates’ complaint
Public Advocates argues the district doesn’t show how $1.2 billion in extra funding will benefit English learners and low-income students.
John Fensterwald
July 2, 2019
How school districts can use limited resources strategically to enhance student success
Fresno Unified and San Diego Unified case studies show how districts can effectively target resources.
Joe McKown and Christina Baumgardner
June 1, 2019
Alarming absences in rural schools; big fight over new money for special ed
This week: Listen to students and counselors in rural California put a human dimension on disturbing data about why children struggling with poverty and isolation are staying out of school; and find out why a huge proposed increase for special education has become a major disagreement between the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
EdSource staff
April 26, 2019
Despite education reforms, foster students in California lag far behind on multiple measures
Some school districts emerge as models for serving foster youth, but others are doing little to target them with specific programs.
Rob Waters
February 21, 2019
Support, strengthen education reforms in California, new report urges
Learning Policy Institute says schools need more funding, teachers need more support and the public needs more help understanding where the money goes.
John Fensterwald
January 23, 2019
Building a system of support for California students — from the ground up
Partnerships and collaboration are key to achieving school improvement goals.
Tom Armelino
January 8, 2019
Michael Kirst's parting advice: more teacher and principal training is critical to success of local control
In an exit interview, retiring state board President Michael Kirst urges more attention to professional development for teachers and principals, discusses the need for more school funding, an expanded school database and a new agency focused on children's needs.
John Fensterwald
January 7, 2019
State board of education president, and governor’s ally, leaves mark on California education
Michael Kirst has helped lead the state through significant education reforms.