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Reform Proposals Section
This year's state budget crisis highlights the need to think of long-term reforms to California's school funding and governance systems.  This new section includes the long-awaited report of the Governor's Committee on Education Excellence, which was officially released on March 14, as well other reform ideas and proposals.
Go to Reform Proposals
Go to Governor's Committee on Education Excellence Report

Analysis of the governor's education budget
Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed budget for 2008-09 includes cuts for most programs, but hits education particularly hard. EdSource's impartial analysis describes the governor's proposal and outlines the immediate impacts it is expected to have on California school districts as they complete this school year and plan for the next. This brief is available free online.
Read the analysis
FAQ: How does California compare with other states?
Find quick answers to budget-related questions like this and more on our new Frequently Asked Questions page.
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Diverse education stakeholders presented  recommendations for reforming California's education system at the Oct. 19th Education Policy Convening hosted by EdSource in Sacramento.

The policy suggestions ranged from overhauling the data system to reforming school finance to transportation funding in rural areas.

Read the policy briefs or view video of the event.
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In the wake of the state's fiscal emergency, districts are scrambling to deal with impending budget cuts while still meeting their financial obligations.

Learn about how districts build their budgets and the fiscal oversight process. 
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"Big Visions and Hard Realities:
What We Can Do Now"

April 18, 2008 in Palo Alto, California
EdSource's annual spring public forum on California Education Policy focused on education data, school turnaround, and a more-effective school finance system.

Video from the Forum is now available
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