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Trump, Biden, and public education
by Carol Kocivar | July 10, 2024 | 1 Comment

Public education has been a minor issue so far in the 2024 presidential election campaigns. But Trump and Biden have very different views about how schools should be funded and what should be taught in them. Carol explains.

The School Closure Checklist
by Carol Kocivar | March 24, 2024 | 1 Comment

Declining enrollment and funding are forcing school districts to make hard decisions, including closing schools. This post explains the process, with advice from the State Department of Education and the Attorney General.

What are Basic Aid districts?
by Jeff Camp | February 3, 2024 | 1 Comment

Most school districts in California are funded on the basis of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). But Basic Aid districts aren’t part of the system. How are these districts different, and why does it matter?

Schools have new money for arts education. What should they do now?
by Tom DeCaigny and Emiko Ono | June 18, 2023 | 3 Comments

California law says all schools should provide arts education, but most don’t actually do it. Last year, voters committed $1B to press the issue. What should schools do with this new funding? We asked Tom DeCaigny and Emiko Ono of CreateCA for their take.

Education, the economy and effort
by Jeff Camp | March 5, 2023 | 1 Comment

When it comes to funding for education in California, 2022 was simultaneously the best year in history and the stingiest in decades. It’s poised for a tumble, and won’t get better without more economic effort.

How is the education budget for 2023-24 being created?
by Carol Kocivar | January 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

Governor Newsom has proposed a budget for next year that juggles many challenges. When the stock market sneezes, California’s budget gets sick. Carol summarizes how the proposal will affect schools.

Time to fund arts education
by Carol Kocivar | October 7, 2022 | 1 Comment

Californians will soon vote on Prop. 28, a ballot measure to direct new, dedicated funding to arts education. Carol explains how the amendment works and why it matters.

California's strong education budget for 2022-23
by Carol Kocivar | August 10, 2022 | 1 Comment

California's budget for education, chronically scrawny, is emerging from the pandemic with unexpected strength. Carol explains where the sudden boost is coming from, and where the money will go.

The Lottery and California education
by Jeff Camp | January 30, 2022 | 1 Comment

The state lottery delivers about $2 billion to California schools each year. It's a tiny fraction of the total cost of public education, but still a heck of a big number. Here's what you should know about it.

How is the budget for education created?
by Carol Kocivar | January 23, 2022 | 1 Comment

California's state budget has grown quickly in the last two years, defying expectations. There are many happy implications for education. In this post, Carol explains the process ahead, including how to have an influence.

Students as Guinea Pigs
by Jeff Camp | August 6, 2021 | 1 Comment

We asked EdSource’s John Fensterwald to provide today’s high school students a sense of their own history: How has the California education system changed during their lifetime? A great deal has happened, as Fensterwald recounts colorfully through the story of Ginny the Guinea Pig.

A Dream Education Budget for California
by Carol Kocivar | July 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

Over the last year, expectations about education funding have plunged and soared. California’s budget for 2021-22 delivers reasons for school communities to breathe easier. Carol explains the main elements of the budget — and why it reads like a dream list of best education practices.

What a Biden Administration Might Mean for Education
by Carol Kocivar | November 13, 2020 | 1 Comment

Presidents can have a big impact on the direction of public education. How will the Biden administration affect education in California? Biden has called for increased support for public schools. However, as Carol explains, a lot depends on Georgia.

Can Proposition 15 Untangle California's Funding Problems?
by Carol Kocivar | August 30, 2020 | 9 Comments

Californians will soon be bombarded with messages about Proposition 15, which asks whether taxes on commercial and industrial property should be based on market value. As mail-in ballots arrive in October, the politics will be intense. Carol summarizes what you need to know.

Program Guide for the Ed100 Academy for California Student Leaders (Summer 2020)
by Jeff Camp | July 18, 2020 | 0 Comments

This post describes the sessions and speakers for the 2020 Ed100 Academy for California Student Leaders, which was held online July 20-23. Over a thousand high school student leaders applied and 500 participated.

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