Settlement Against Microsoft Could Bring Millions Of Dollars In Supplies To California SchoolsDecember 5, 2016California schools can now apply to receive millions of dollars of computer supplies—part of a decade-old payout from a class-action settlement against Microsoft. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Schools Districts Hope Voters Will Approve Local Bonds For FundingOctober 13, 2016 | Daniel PotterVoters will decide whether to approve local bonds to fund new classrooms and renovations in nearly 180 school districts around California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budgeting From the Blacktop: How One School Is Trying To Bridge InequitiesMarch 21, 2016Oak Ridge Elementary in Sacramento is one of many schools grappling with how to bridge disparities under the state's new way of handing out money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport: Underfunded School Facilities In Danger Of DisrepairNovember 30, 2015 | Ben BradfordA UC Berkeley report finds California school facilities are underfunded, and that’s putting more stress on the budgets of districts serving low-income students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSchool Districts Optimistic About New Funding FormulaOctober 28, 2014 | Contact Katie OrrSchool districts are cautiously optimistic about the implementation of California’s new school funding formula. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.