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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.
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
October 7, 2016

EdSource symposium focuses on state's "new vision for school success"

Symposium speakers offer variety of opinions about state education reforms.

Theresa Harrington
August 29, 2016

California must move ahead on new approach to school accountability

Michael Kirst
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 27, 2016

As deadline looms, California struggles to finalize new school accountability system

The new system will move away from relying primarily on test scores.

Louis Freedberg
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 23, 2016

New state agency gets infusion of money to promote school success

The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence will spread the word on new metrics and work with pilot districts.

John Fensterwald