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Tag: Public Advocates
October 3, 2017

LA County Office admits it shouldn't have approved Long Beach's LCAP

County officials are now demanding districts do a better job of justifying spending for low-income students and English learners under the funding formula.

John Fensterwald
September 15, 2017

California defines 'effective' and 'ineffective' teachers, and why it matters

A teacher's credential, not his or her performance, will define effectiveness under the state's education plan required by federal law.

John Fensterwald
September 14, 2017

Los Angeles Unified settles lawsuit over funding for 'high-needs' students

The district agrees to provide an additional $150 million to 50 high-needs schools.

George White
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
August 22, 2016

California high court lets rulings stand on teacher tenure, school funding lawsuits

Three justices issue dissents arguing they should consider overturning tenure, layoff laws.

John Fensterwald
August 8, 2016

State reaffirms that LA Unified violated funding formula

The advocacy groups that challenged the district want an immediate remedy.

John Fensterwald
July 11, 2016

Superintendents, advocacy groups at odds over revising LCAP

Changes would make the document better organized but not easier to track expenditures.

John Fensterwald
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.

John Fensterwald
June 9, 2016

State board may make it easier to follow the money

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

John Fensterwald
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.

John Fensterwald
April 20, 2016

Appeals Court denies constitutional right to minimum K-12 funding

The split decision says the Legislature has the prerogative to determine how much to spend.

John Fensterwald
April 14, 2016

Advocacy groups urge state board to tighten LCAP requirements

Three reports cite a lack of transparency in local accountability plans.

John Fensterwald
March 28, 2016

Complaint says district must revise LCAP in passing big pay raise

Without more transparency, districts can play shell game with money, law firm charges.

John Fensterwald
January 26, 2016

Plaintiff in lawsuit updates costs of inadequate funding

Robles-Wong and Campaign for Quality Education plaintiffs take their case to appeals court.

John Fensterwald
January 6, 2016

Court of appeal finally to hear case charging underfunding of schools

A judge initially dismissed the grounds for the two companion cases in 2011.

John Fensterwald