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News In Education

FCMAT provides links to California TK-12 news stories as a service to the industry. Some stories may require a newspaper subscription.

PUSD sues to stop Pasadena ‘interference’ over campus tree issue, claiming ‘sovereign’ authority

Jul 24, 2026

After weeks of building tension, the Pasadena Unified School District has sued to prevent the city from enforcing the city’s tree protection ordinance on district property, amid a row over a project to fell trees on soil found contaminated after the Eaton fire.

EGUSD considers eminent domain for Rancho Cordova school campus. Here’s why

Jul 24, 2026

After months of unsuccessful negotiations, the Elk Grove Unified School District is moving toward using eminent domain to acquire land for the planned Suncreek Middle and High School campus in Rancho Cordova.

West Contra Costa USD officials implore public to renew parcel tax in November

Jul 24, 2026

Voters in November will be asked to renew a parcel tax that’s raised about $10 million annually for the West Contra Costa Unified School District, a funding mechanism officials say is vital for preventing major budget cuts.

EdSource: Could paid apprenticeships help address California’s persistent arts teacher shortage?

Jul 24, 2026

As California struggles to meet the demand for teachers in visual arts, music, theater and dance, a state bill that would expand teacher apprenticeships could offer a new pathway for arts educators to enter the classroom.

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Our Services

These three services represent the people and skills behind FCMAT and our dedication to California's educational system.

Professional Learning Workshops

FCMAT's professional learning service includes regional and local educational agency (LEA)-specific workshops on a variety of topics for county offices, school districts, charter schools and community colleges; various leadership preparation programs; and written resources and presentations on a variety of topics given by staff throughout California.

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California School Information Services (CSIS)

As a service of FCMAT, CSIS assists LEAs in addressing a variety of challenges in the management and exchange of public school student, staff, and institutional information. CSIS has a long-standing history of providing leadership, information and tools designed to empower California's LEAs with increasing access to and use of high-quality data.

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Fiscal Health Risk Analysis (FHRA) and Indicators of Risk or Potential Insolvency

FCMAT has developed the FHRA and the Indicators of Risk or Financial Insolvency tools to help evaluate an LEA's fiscal health and risk of insolvency in the current and two subsequent fiscal years. Separate versions exist for TK-12, charter schools, and community colleges.

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Ed-Data.org

Ed-Data.org, also known as the Education Data Partnership, is a partnership of the California Department of Education, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team/California School Information Services (FCMAT/CSIS). It provides educators, parents, policy makers, the legislature and public access to timely and comprehensive fiscal, demographic, and performance data about TK-12 education in California.

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