Choice & Innovation
Our work on school choice examines the role of public school options in education reform, including the effects on student achievement, labor markets, and district and state dynamics.
Current work in this area includes the District-Charter Collaboration Compact, part of our Portfolio School Districts Project.
CRPE is also convening a series of forums to explore how Washington can become a leader on the most cutting edge innovations and uses of technology in education. The Washington Education Innovation Forum brings together policy leaders, foundations, district leaders, and local and national technology innovators to consider how school innovation could lead to personalized and productive uses of curriculum, human resources, assessments, and instructional strategies. |
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See the projects listed below for a more in-depth look at the Center's other work in this area:
National Charter School Research Project
The National Charter School Research Project (NCSRP) aims to bring rigor, evidence, and balance to the national charter school debate.
The Doing School Choice Right Project explores the practical challenges of implementing school choice programs and develops thoughtful designs to address key issues.
Featured Publications
View MoreCharter-School Management Organizations: Diverse Strategies and Diverse Student Impacts
Melissa Bowen, Allison Demeritt, Joshua Furgeson, Brian Gill, Joshua Haimson, Paul Hill, Alexandra Killewald, Robin Lake, Moira McCullough, Ira Nichols-Barrer, Bing-ru Teh, Natalya Verbitsky-Savitz
News
More News01/19/2012 Districts and charters forging partnerships, but collaboration brings own risks and challenges
12/05/2011 Charter Schools and Unions: Contracts provide innovations but could go further
11/30/2011 Robin Lake: Innovate Washington state's K-12 schools, don't cut the school year
Seattle Times
10/25/2011 Studies indicate charter schools performing well in reading, math
08/11/2011 Betheny Gross presentation at National State Legislator's Conference
