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California Forward remembers Bill Hauck
150 150 Jim Mayer

Bill Hauck was past retirement age, but not willing to retire, even when starkly reminded of his own mortality. With Bill, it was service first, and last.

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Families in Schools brings authentic parent engagement to Huntington Park
150 150 Matthew Grant Anson

Last week’s LCFF Community Dialogue in Huntington Park hosted by Families in Schools painted a clear picture of authentic parent engagement and what happens when parents are engaged and valued.

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CA Fwd comments on today’s ethics legislation
150 150 John Guenther

We are committed to working with the Legislature to make sure these reforms can make a real difference.

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Future of California Elections depends on us
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

Hoping to reverse the trend of declining turnout, policymakers, researchers, election officials and advocates gathered to discuss the challenges and advances in the field of elections as well as explore new opportunities to improve participation and election administration in California.

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California Secretary of State candidates mix it up for the first time
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Fact: the most interesting race on this year’s state ballot is for California Secretary of State. It is both hotly contested and full of issues that California Forward and other good government organizations believe are very important.

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LCFF tour brings clarity to new school funding law
150 150 Matthew Grant Anson

California Forward is teaming with the California School Boards Association in a statewide tour to help school board members effectively implement the Local Control Funding Formula and develop Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP).

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