Originally Posted by bluemagic
Welcome.

I just wanted you to know that not all is lost in CA public schools.
Agreed. We too are in CA. With the new way that schools are funded (LCFF) you now have the opportunity to have a say in how your school district spends it's money. We recently were successful in having GATE students called out as a specific student group needing special attention in our district's LCAP (local control accountability plan). Each district's LCAP requires input from the community, so this is a chance to voice your concerns and needs as a parent.