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Local Control Funding Formula

California has reformed its system of school financing by introducing the Local Control Funding Formula. The formula, which requires districts to draw up a Local Control and Accountability Plan, grants more decision-making powers to school districts, and also gives additional state funds to districts based on the number of low-income students, English learners, foster children and homeless youth they serve.
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 19, 2017

Majority of Californians polled favor vouchers for private schools

However, twice in the past, they overwhelmingly rejected ballot initiatives that would have allowed vouchers.

John Fensterwald
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

New California School Dashboard subjected to scrutiny by workshop participants

Workshop participants expressed concerns about data timeliness, local indicators, how data relate to districts’ accountability plans, and how charter data are reported.

Theresa Harrington
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
January 11, 2017

State board chooses new way of measuring school progress on tests

It also decides which schools' English learners will fall in the accountability system's low-performing "red zone."

John Fensterwald
December 15, 2016

Districts pool resources to boost computer science education

The consortium, led by Riverside Unified, is the biggest alliance of schools in California that is trying to increase access to computer science education.

Pat Maio
November 16, 2016

Budget analyst forecasts good year for California schools, but uncertain beyond that

The new Legislative Analyst’s Office projection for 2017-18 includes funding from Proposition 55.

John Fensterwald
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
November 2, 2016

State board praises, then adopts clearer, friendlier accountability plan

The Local Control and Accountability Plan's third version may not be a charm but it is an improvement.

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 9, 2016

Strong, locally generated data key to school improvement strategies

Michael Kirst is President of the California State Board of Education and Professor Emeritus of Education at Stanford University.

Michael Kirst