Redesigning State Education Agencies

Despite the fact that states are constitutionally responsible for education, most reform initiatives virtually ignore them. CRPE seeks a better understanding of the way state governments can support educational innovation, accountability, and performance. Our work explores the current functions of state government in K-12 education and asks: what role could states play in a public school system built for innovation and constant improvement? Around what roles and missions could state governments be rebuilt, and what organizational capacities should state governments develop? How should these efforts be funded and governed?

Building State Capacity and Productivity Center
CRPE is pleased to partner with Edvance Research, Inc., the Academic Development Institute (ADI), and the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University on the Building State Capacity and Productivity Center (BSCP Center). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this national center focuses on helping state education agencies across the country adapt to increased demands for greater productivity in the midst of tight fiscal realities. The Center will provide high-quality information, tools, and implementation support to departments of education in all 50 states, as well as to 21 other regional and content centers. CRPE and its BSCP Center partners bring nationally recognized research and technical assistance experience that will support states in their emerging efforts to become more active managers of school performance.