Beginning with the 2026-27 budget, community schools funding is shifting from one-time competitive grants to an ongoing, formula-based apportionment. The change brings greater funding stability–and new questions for districts, county offices, and community school practitioners–so we put together an FAQ based on what we know so far, from how the new funding structure works and which schools are eligible, to how the funds are distributed.
What’s a great way to celebrate Lights On Afterschool this year? Work on strengthening the connections between school-day and expanded learning teams. Here are a few places to start.
California's continued investment in community schools through the Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) apportionment in the state budget creates an important opportunity for school districts.
Youth development doesn't just change young people, it raises the adults who spend the rest of their lives changing systems to better serve young people.
