January 30, 2023
It’s time for an honest conversation about California’s structural budget problems
The Golden State should reform Proposition 13 for the sake of long-term revenue stability and reliable school funding.
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Proposition 98
June 7, 2022
Schools would likely weather a recession; should the state budget for one?
A nearly $10 billion education rainy day fund and districts' own reserves would protect schools according to state analysts. At issue is how much funding Newsom and the Legislature should to commit to ongoing spending.
John Fensterwald
November 18, 2020
In ‘remarkable’ turnaround, California schools can expect huge one-time windfall next year, LAO says
The Legislative Analyst’s Office forecasts schools and community colleges can expect a record one-time surplus of $13.1 billion in 2021-22.
John Fensterwald
July 22, 2020
Budget deferrals today could force schools into a $23 billion hole next year
Do not be lulled into the mistaken idea that schools have been protected from cuts by the state budget solutions adopted last month.
Robert Manwaring
July 1, 2020
Guide to California’s education budget deferrals: pros, cons and costs of delayed payments
School districts prefer late payments to budget cuts but some districts will bear a larger burden, and it may be years before deferrals are paid off.
John Fensterwald
May 15, 2020
CSU's Tim White on all online learning this fall; looming education budget cuts explained
This week: Chancellor Tim White explains why the CSU's 23 campuses will be all online this fall ,and EdSource reporters review education cuts in Gov. Gavin Newsom's bad news budget.
EdSource staff
May 7, 2020
Gov. Newsom now projects $18 billion shortfall in revenue for K-12, community colleges
Cutting more than 20 percent in state funding would compound the pandemic's impact on schools; educators hope Newsom recognizes the harm and won't cut that much.
John Fensterwald
April 30, 2020
How bad will it be? One expert looks at K-12 budget cuts on the horizon
The coronavirus and the recession could be a double whammy for schools, and tools to minimize the damage will be limited, warns consultant.
EdSource staff
September 18, 2019
California community colleges push for financial aid reform in budget
In the budget request, California community college system reiterates support for a bill aiming to reduce students' total cost of attendance.
Michael Burke
July 9, 2019
Gov. Newsom’s state budget resolves 3 California school boards’ lawsuits
The CSBA sued after the Legislature squeezed funding for school districts by revising what programs fall under Proposition 98.
John Fensterwald
June 14, 2019
Pension relief, special education funding highlight Gov. Newsom's budget
Governor goes beyond minimum required under Proposition 98 to absorb $3.1 billion in districts' pension payments and address teacher shortage.
John Fensterwald
May 10, 2019
Teacher shortage, early education targeted in Gov. Newsom’s California budget revision
Newsom proposes funding for subsidized childcare, disabled students and a loan program for special education, math and science teachers.
John Fensterwald
January 10, 2019
Windfall for California K-12 schools, more spending from early to higher ed in Newsom's first budget
Newsom would increase spending for education from early to higher ed, including a path to full-day preschool for every low-income child and full-day kindergarten for all 5-year olds. A surprise for K-12 districts — pension-cost relief — would free up money to spend as they want.
John Fensterwald And Zaidee Stavely
November 15, 2018
As economy booms, schools, community colleges can expect modest increase in Newsom’s first budget
The Legislative Analyst's Office projects that a 3.1 percent increase would cover little more than inflation, but early education advocates see potential opportunities elsewhere in the state budget.
John Fensterwald And Mikhail Zinshteyn
May 11, 2018
California K-12 schools get slightly more in Gov. Brown's revised state budget
A recession is coming, so don't get 'giddy' over the prospect of adding or expanding programs, governor warns.