Paul Warren

Paul Warren
Paul Warren
Former Researcher and Policy Analyst,
Public Policy Institute of California

Paul Warren is a former research associate at the Public Policy Institute of California, where he focused on K–12 education finance and accountability. He previously worked for more than 20 years in the California Legislative Analyst’s Office as a policy analyst and director. He primarily analyzed education policy, but he also addressed welfare and tax issues. Prior to that, he was chief consultant to the state assembly’s committee on education. He also served as deputy director for the California Department of Education, helping to implement testing and accountability programs. Warren received his MA in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.

updated 2025

Publications by Paul Warren
California's Local Control Funding Formula highlights low performance of special education students. Many districts allocate more base funding for all students into special education. A study found state funding growth has not kept pace with…