How Will Oakland Spend Its New Money for Schools?

The new funding formula for K-12 schools in California sets aside extra money for districts with many at-risk students. That is to say, kids who are in foster care, come from low-income homes, or are still learning English. Districts get to choose how to spend the money, but their budgets will be judged by how well they improve outcomes. Here's a look at early steps in Oakland Unified, where 80 percent of students are considered at risk.