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Archive of Publications
Publications in this section are out of date, and are included here primarily as material for researchers. However, many have updated versions which are listed in our Catalog of Publications.
Documents are organized by year of publication.
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1997 and earlier
 School Finance 2005-06: Budget Sets Off Public Battle (October 2005)
This report explains the policy and financial issues behind the budget battles of 2005. It also describes how much money schools received and how those funds were allocated. Free download. Abstract
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School Finance Highlights 2005-06 (October 2005)
For the 2005-06 California state budget, the education funding decision was particularly contentious, revolving around Proposition 98, the minimum-funding guarantee for schools and community colleges. Free download. Full Text
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Proposition 76: State Spending and School Funding Limits (September 2005)
This two-page voter guide describes Proposition 76, which would create a new limit on how much the state government can spend each year, and grant the governor power to adjust state expenditures during the course of the budget year. It would also make significant changes in how the Proposition 98 minimum funding guarantee for education works. Free download. Full Text
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Proposition 74: Waiting Period for Permanent Teaching Status and Dismissal Procedures (September 2005)
This two-page voter guide describes Proposition 74, which would change employment terms for certificated school employees, including teachers. Free download. Full Text
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School Finance 2005-06: Budget Sets Off Public Battle (October 2005)
This report explains the policy and financial issues behind the budget battles of 2005. It also describes how much money schools received and how those funds were allocated. Free download. Abstract
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School Finance Highlights 2005-06 (October 2005)
For the 2005-06 California state budget, the education funding decision was particularly contentious, revolving around Proposition 98, the minimum-funding guarantee for schools and community colleges. Free download. Full Text
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Proposition 76: State Spending and School Funding Limits (September 2005)
This two-page voter guide describes Proposition 76, which would create a new limit on how much the state government can spend each year, and grant the governor power to adjust state expenditures during the course of the budget year. It would also make significant changes in how the Proposition 98 minimum funding guarantee for education works. Free download. Full Text
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Proposition 74: Waiting Period for Permanent Teaching Status and Dismissal Procedures (September 2005)
This two-page voter guide describes Proposition 74, which would change employment terms for certificated school employees, including teachers. Free download. Full Text
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School Finance 2004–05: Districts receive an increase despite a state budget squeeze (November 2004)
This report provides an overview of the state's 2004-05 budget situation specifically detailing the suspension of Proposition 98, a bill consolidating several categorical programs, and the settlement of the Williams v. California lawsuit which benefited the state's lowest-performing schools. For an updated version of this publication, please see our main catalog. Free download. Abstract
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School Finance Highlights 2004-05 (November 2004)
This two page summary of EdSource's report, School Finance 2004–05: Districts receive an increase despite a state budget squeeze, highlights the 2004-05 funding for K-12 education. Free download. Full Text
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How California Ranks: A look at the state's investment in K-12 education over the past decade (September 2004)
This publication, based on national financial and staffing data, looks at rankings as well as how the state fared over the past decade compared to the rest of the nation. For an updated version of this publication, please see our main catalog. Free download. Abstract
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School Finance Highlights 2003-04 (November 2003)
This two page summary of EdSource's report, School Finance 2003-04: State Budget Woes Reverberate Through K-12 Education, highlights the funding that K-12 education will receive overall for 2003-04, including local, state and federal sources. For an updated version of this publication, please see our main catalog. Free download. Full Text
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School Finance 2003-04: State Budget Woes Reverberate Through K-12 Education (November 2003)
This report details the amount of money available for California K-12 public education and how it was allocated for 2003-04. It also provides perspective on how districts vary in the financial situations they face, and looks at the issues most likely to shape the school finance debate in the future. For an updated version of this report, please see our main catalog. Free download. Abstract
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How California Ranks: The state's expenditures for K-12 education (August 2003)
This report, based on the National Education Association's Rankings and Estimates, 2002-03, compares California's education expenditures with those of other states. An updated version of this publication is available in our main catalog of publications. Free download. Abstract
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California’s Public School Ranking and Reward System (February 2003)
This two-page EdFact updates EdSource's Parent Guide from September 2000, and provides impartial, factual answers to frequently asked questions about the Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA).
Free download. Full Text
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School Finance Highlights 2002-03 (November 2002)
This EdFact highlights the funding that K-12 education will receive overall for 2002-03, including funds from the new federal No Child Left Behind Act. An updated version of this publication is available in our main catalog of publications.
Free download. Full Text
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School Finance 2002-03: Federal actions take center stage (November 2002)
This report details how much funding K-12 education will receive overall for 2002-03, how those funds are to be allocated by the state, and what additional policy actions state leaders took during the legislative session. It also describes California lawmakers' progress so far in addressing NCLB and how some of its requirements fit with existing state policies. An updated version of this publication is available in our main catalog of publications. Free download. Abstract
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How California Ranks: A national perspective on the state's K-12 education expenditures (September 2002)
This 4-page report, filled with charts and graphs, examines how California compares to other states in education spending, teacher salaries, and student-teacher ratio. An updated version of this report can be found in our main catalog of publications. Free download. Abstract
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School Finance 2001-02 (August 2001)
Our 16-page annual update of the state's education budget and key legislative decisions examines funding plans for assessments and accountability, personnel programs, low-performing schools, facilities, and Special Education in the 2001-02 school year. An updated version of this publication is available in our main catalog of publications. Free download. Abstract
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2001-02 School Finance Highlights (July 2001)
This EdFact gives you the highlights of the the 2001-02 budget for California's K–12 public schools. An updated version of this publication can be found in our main catalog of publications. Free download. Full Text
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How California Ranks: A Comparison of Education Expenditures (April 2001)
This 8-page report, filled with charts and graphs, examines how California compares to other states in such things as education spending, teacher salaries, and student-teacher ratio. An updated version of this report can be found in our main catalog of publications. Free download. Abstract
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Parent Guide: California's New High School Exit Exam (February 2001)
See our main catalog of publications for an updated report on the California High School Exit Exam. This two-page guide provides impartial, factual answers to frequently asked questions about the exam. (We are waiving our copyright on these guides, so feel free to copy and disseminate them.) Free download. Full Text
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A Primer on STAR Test Scores (November 2000)
This two-page, easy-to-understand explanation of the state's complex testing system gives a deeper understanding of the meaning and usefulness of STAR results. Newer publications about the STAR program can be found in our main catalog of publications. Free download. Full Text
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STAR 2000: Rising Scores and Some Widening Gaps (November 2000)
This eight-page report with multiple graphs analyzes the results of this year's STAR testing program. Despite overall positive results in 2000, the scores reveal facts that demand attention. See our main catalog of publications for an updated report on student achievement. Free download. Abstract
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School Finance 2000–01 (October 2000)
Our 16-page annual update of the state's education budget and key legislative decisions examines funding plans for assessement and accountability, teacher recruitment and retention, and staffing low performing schools. See our main catalog of publications for an updated version of this report. Free download. Abstract
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API: Tracking the Growth in Test Scores (October 2000)
This two-page brief analyzes the results of the October 2000 API (Academic Performance Index) listing and growth statistics for California's K-12 public schools. Free download. Full Text
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School Finance Highlights 2000-01 (October 2000)
This two-pager summarizes our in-depth report, School Finance 2000–01.See our main catalog of publications for an updated version. Free download. Full Text
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Parent Guide: California's Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) (September 2000)
Updated materials about the STAR program can be found in our main Catalog of Publications. This guide on California's STAR program remains in our archive for research purposes, and provides factual answers to frequently asked questions. (We are waiving our copyright on these guides, so feel free to copy and disseminate them.)
Download free in English or Spanish. Full Text
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Parent Guide: California's Public School Ranking and Reward System (September 2000)
Updated materials about the Public School Ranking and Reward System/PSAA can be found in our main Catalog of Publications. This guide remains in our archive for research purposes, and provides answers to frequently asked questions about ranking and rewards. Download free in English or Spanish. Full Text
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Proposition 38: Making Vouchers Available to All K–12 Students (September 2000)
Had voters passed it, Proposition 38 would have provided tax-free scholarships (vouchers) for private school tuition to the parents of all California K–12 students. This measure also addressed school funding issues. Our eight-page report, written prior to the election, explores the implications for students, the state budget, and the education system in California. Free download. Abstract
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National Accountability Movement Offers Lessons for California (May 2000)
Read how California’s accountability policies in the year 2000 stacked up against those in other states in this 12-page summary of the proceedings at the 23rd annual EdSource conference. Free download. Abstract
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One Year Later: California's Public School Accountability Act (May 2000)
This two-page brief is a review one year after adoption of the state’s accountability act (PSAA) and its three major components: the Academic Performance Index (API); the Intermediate/Underperforming Schools Program (II/USP); and the Governor’s Performance Award Program (GPAP). For updated materials on the PSAA, see our main catalog of publications. Free download. Full Text
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How California Ranks: Comparing States' Support for Schools
(March 2000)
(Please see the main catalog of publications for an update of this report)
This eight-page report includes state-by-state data on expenditures, teacher salaries, sources of school revenue, and much more. Free download. Abstract
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Understanding School Finance: California's Complex K–12 System (February 2000)
This eight-page booklet from 2000 describes how California's education funding system works. You can find the most updated information on the school finance system and more on our California School Finance website. To download the original 2000 booklet: Abstract
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Local Bond Elections in California: Some Vital Statistics (January 2000)
This two-pager looks at trends in voter approval of local general obligation bond measures. Free download. Full Text
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School Finance 1999-2000 (November 1999)
Growing student enrollment, more categorical funding, and increased student accountability are impacting the status of California K-12 school finance, according to this 16-page report. See our main catalog of publications for an updated version of this report. Free download. Abstract
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A Closer Look at California's Test Results (October 1999)
This data-rich report explores some intriguing information and questions revealed by the 1999 results of California's standardized testing program, STAR. The 16-page report includes numerous graphs. See our main catalog of publications for an updated report on student achievement. Free download. Abstract
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What to Expect from California's New School Accountability Law (September 1999)
This 12-page overview of the 1999 accountability law and regulations includes an explanation of the Academic Performance Index (API) as well as the intervention and reward programs. It also takes a look at yet-to-be-resolved issues surrounding this ambitious state reform effort. For updated materials on the Public School Accountability Act, see our main catalog of publications. Free download. Abstract
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How California Recruits, Prepares, and Assists New Teachers (April 1999)
This brief from 1999 updates an earlier in-depth report on the state's efforts to assist new teachers. View online. Full Text
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Where To Go for Answers (April 1999)
This handy guide will help parents and community members navigate through their local school and school district. It also provides contact information for state-level education and policy groups. Available free online. Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese translations are available. View online. Abstract
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A Primer on School Finance (October 1998)
This article concisely explains California's school finance system. This publication has been updated. You can find a newer publication on the basics of school finance in our main catalog of publications. View online. Full Text
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Where To Go for Answers (Chinese) (September 1998)
This is a Chinese translation of our handy guide.
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Where To Go for Answers (Spanish) (September 1998)
This is a Spanish translation of our handy guide.
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Where To Go for Answers (Vietnamese) (September 1998)
This is a Vietnamese translation of our handy guide.
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Shifting the Focus to Learning: California's Accountability Debates (June 1998)
This 12-page report summarizes EdSource's spring 1998 conference on accountability, focusing on what several prominent education experts and school district superintendents perceive as the primary challenges and opportunites faced by the accountability movement in California. Free Download. Abstract
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Backgrounder: Bilingual Education in California (May 1998)
This backgrounder has data about students who are learning English and the variety of programs for them, as well as the surrounding issues (prior to the passage of Proposition 227). View online. Full Text
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A Guide to Categorical Aid (March 1997)
This four-page fact sheet explains the impact of categorical aid on California's school finance system. View online. Full Text
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