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Policy & Finance

California, under Gov. Jerry Brown, has shifted control over budgeting and decision-making from the state to local districts. But Sacramento – through the State Board of Education and the Legislature – and Washington, D.C., still retain authority over setting broad education and school finance policies. EdSource Today is tracking the development of the Local Control Funding Formula, California’s new school finance system, and how districts are implementing this reform.

September 11, 2017

California sues Trump over end of 'Dreamer' program

California joins UC, other states in trying to save program that protects undocumented young people

Carolyn Jones

September 11, 2017

California's education plan affirms commitment to local control

California's ESSA plan meets the federal government’s requirements while affirming the state's commitment to local control that allows teachers, principals and superintendents to meet the needs of our diverse students.

Michael Kirst

September 10, 2017

Bilingual education advocates celebrate first new policy for English language learners in 20 years

The State Board of Education adopted the first new language policy in 20 years — the English Learner Roadmap, an online resource for school districts that will help guide curriculum, instruction and standards for the 1.4 million English learners in the state’s public schools.

Ashley Hopkinson

September 8, 2017

UC sues Trump over order to end protections for 'Dreamers'

UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.

Carolyn Jones

September 7, 2017

'Friendly critic' of California's school district reforms issues warning

Michael Fullan says the state has pursued the 'right drivers' with, so far, a flawed implementation.

John Fensterwald

September 6, 2017

Long shadow is cast over DACA debate by 9/11 attacks

Can Congress channel the spirit that prevailed in Washington on Sept. 6, 2001, when Mexican President Vicente Fox addressed a joint session of Congress?

Louis Freedberg

September 5, 2017

California's DACA students brace for uncertain future

Repeal of Obama-era immigration program leaves "Dreamers" anxious but prepared to fight back

Carolyn Jones, Larry Gordon, and Daniel J. Willis

September 5, 2017

Understanding DACA and education in California: a quick guide

A possible phase-out of DACA won't mean changes to California's financial aid to undocumented students. But those students are worried about their futures if they lose their permits to work legally and might face deportation.

Larry Gordon

September 5, 2017

Proposal for state-run STEM school shifts in face of opposition

Latest version would exempt it from most state education laws.

John Fensterwald

September 2, 2017

Lawmaker to request state audit of districts' compliance with funding formula

Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi says data will show if funding is really spent on English learners and low-income students.

John Fensterwald

September 1, 2017

California colleges undaunted by Trump's decision to phase out DACA

Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.

Carolyn Jones

August 31, 2017

College leaders urge changes to California's Higher Education master plan to improve access and affordability

The first of five hearings around the state starts to examine the 1960 plan that governs the missions of UC, CSU and community colleges. Legislators say it is time for some changes but that it could take years to develop concrete reforms.