Download or read book A Special Session Guide to K 12 Reform written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rethinking the State Local Relationship K 12 Education written by Margaret Weston and published by Public Policy Instit. of CA. This book was released on 2011 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Jerry Brown's January 2011 budget proposal suggests shifting responsibility and funding for many state programs from the state to the local level. Under this "realignment" of government authority, local governments--usually counties--would be given responsibility for providing the services in realigned programs, and the state would provide local governments with a source of funding for the new responsibilities. In addition, local governments would be granted the authority to reshape realigned programs to better accommodate local conditions and priorities. Although k-12 education is not included in the governor's realignment proposal, similar themes apply to the current discussions and legislation pertaining to California's school finance system. This report examines California's school finance system through the lens of realignment, offering a framework for thinking about how k-12 realignment might work and the difficulties it might face. Certainly there are arguments on both sides of the equation. Proponents of greater local control argue that local school authorities have a better knowledge than state officials of the unique needs in their districts and that greater local control would reduce the administrative burden on schools and enable them to redirect their resources toward improving student outcomes. Those in favor of maintaining state control argue that central control allows the state to ensure its priorities are met across individual districts and that students in all districts, regardless of their size or location, are provided with similar educational opportunities. This study examines the trade-offs of each approach, concluding that thoughtful revisions in the state's categorical funding system would offer a good first step in moving toward a more productive, efficient, and transparent school finance system. (Contains 2 figures and 4 footnotes.) [Additional funding for this report was provided by the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.].
Download or read book California s New School Funding Flexibility written by Margaret Weston and published by Public Policy Instit. of CA. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spurred by a deep recession and large budget shortfalls, the California Legislature in 2009 enacted what was arguably the largest change to California's school finance system in decades--relaxing spending restrictions on more than 40 categorical programs through 2012-13, extended later to 2014-15. Categorical funding, which gives school districts money in addition to the general funds they already receive from the state, had been limited to specific, narrow purposes: buying textbooks or providing summer school, for example. Under the 2009 changes, districts could begin spending these funds for any educational purpose. When the law expires, the legislature will be faced with a decision: whether to return to the previous, tightly restricted categorical fund system or transition to a permanent version of the flexibility now in use. Because they were part of legislative negotiations over the state budget, not education policy, the decisions made in 2009 were far from optimal for k-12 schools. A more systematic and less political reconsideration of categorical flexibility could result in a more equitable and transparent distribution of funds, while also reserving targeted aid for students who need supplemental services. In addition, under the 2009 provisions, districts could spend categorical funds on any educational purpose. Both state policymakers and local district officials have expressed concern about the impact of completely flexible funds on the collective bargaining process; specifically, that those funds would be used inappropriately to increase teacher salaries and benefits rather than to provide additional services or materials for students. This report offers three recommendations to improve current flexibility provisions that the legislature could consider should it pursue categorical flexibility beyond the program's sunset date: (1) Distribute these less-restricted categorical funds more equally; (2) Apply clear criteria for flexibility and consider alternative configurations; and (3) Consider some restrictions on flex item funds. These recommendations would create a more equitable and transparent source of revenue. This would provide local school districts with increased flexibility in meeting student needs, and would be consistent with several recent major school finance reform proposals, as well as Governor Brown's campaign plan for k-12 education. (Contains 6 figures, 5 tables and 36 footnotes.) [For "California's New School Funding Flexibility. Technical Appendices," see ed519504.].
Download or read book A K 12 Master Plan written by Paul Warren and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California State Publications written by California State Library and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analysis of the Budget Bill written by California. Legislature. Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Legislative Analyst and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Framework for K 12 Science Education written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments.
Download or read book The Budget written by California. Legislature. Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Legislative Analyst and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analysis of the Budget Bill of the State of California for the Fiscal Year written by California. Legislature. Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Legislative Analyst and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1094 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Equalizing School District Funding written by Jannelle Lee and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Opportunities and Challenges for the State written by Steve Boilard and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide for ensuring inclusion and equity in education written by UNESCO and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-05 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Year round Operation in Higher Education written by J. Paul Guyer and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Meeting the Needs of Students of ALL Abilities written by Colleen A. Capper and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2000-03-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This step-by-step handbook offers practical strategies for administrators, teachers, policymakers, and parents who want to shift from costly special learning programs for a few students, to excellent educational services for all students. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book An Analysis of K 12 Education Reform in Kansas written by Katie Lynn Allen and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the national and global levels, education policy is widely considered to be increasingly framed by market-oriented ideas often pushed by elite special interest groups. These groups use their collective power to influence legislators' decisions, often stifling improvement efforts and contradicting research evidence. Public choice theory contends that elected-officials seek personal benefit in policy decisions, framing the role of special interest groups as a malevolent force. The purpose of this study is to better understand state legislative policy making, with a specific focus on the role of special interest groups, their policy preferences, and the strategies they employ. This research answers the question: How do special interest groups influence K-12 education policy at the state-level? The State of Kansas' 2013-2018 House and Senate Education Committee sessions provide material for this qualitative multi-case study. Three hundred eighty-three pieces of testimony were analyzed for content. Sixteen semi-structured interviews with lobbyists, state-elected officials, bureaucrats, and public, private, and religious school leaders were conducted to explore differing perspectives and further understand policy discourse strategies. Data were analyzed using NVivo qualitative data analysis software. Themes in testimony were aggregated as well as compared by special interest group and policy position on six key issues. Shifts toward a neoliberal framing of education at the state-level is evident, including efforts to deregulate the teaching profession, policies that allow the state to fund private education, and public appeals for less government. Findings indicate policy discourse is dominated by education-affiliated special interest groups who often work in tandem toward securing resources, with primary opposition preferences promoting free-market ideology and low taxes. Discourse illustrates that public opinion is shaped by mainstream conservative ideology slowly moving education toward market-based principles. Educators resist change through the discourse of local control while strengthening public accountability of elected officials through insistence on checks and balances in government. Results indicate that many special interest groups undertake a democratic process open to their members to determine their collective policy position and remind lawmakers of their collective voting power. Professionals utilize scientific dialect on occasion to make rational arguments, but ideological discourse about the perceived role of government and personal stories and experiences dominate testimony. A lack of reliance on research evidence is perhaps due to the complexity of policy issues or possibly reflects the power of storytelling as a strategy to influence elected officials. However, interviewees shared that distrust amongst special interest groups and perceived bias of information sources conceptualizes facts and evidence-based data as subjective. Ultimately, the legislator ends up relying on inductive processes to affirm beliefs that tend to align with the majority of the electorate. This supports the premise that public choice theory, rather than research-based evidence guides state-level policy decisions. Implications for policymakers include developing policy that supports student achievement above all else and increase the utilization of evidence-based research in decision-making. Results indicate a need for more effective methods to shape public opinion in support of education. Suggestions for education advocates to successfully engage in political discourse are provided.
Download or read book CalWORKs Community Service written by Todd Bland and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
