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The California Department of Education Is Putting Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

July 7, 2017
Chronic absenteeism, Public education system, Truancy

At the beginning of 2013-2014 school year, the California Department of Education rolled out its Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The goal of the LCFF is to simplify how State funding is provided to local education agencies. The old system…

June 12, 2017
Chronic absenteeism, Positive School Climate, SEL, Truancy

While school suspensions aim to correct problem behavior, the results are often quite the opposite. Students who face suspension are more likely to end up struggling academically, face multiple suspensions, and are more likely to drop out and/or end up…