Publications
Our studies span governance, systems, and practice in public education. Through our reports we help make sense of complex trends and data, communicate new possibilities for system change, and provide guidance and thought leadership to support that change. We pride ourselves on our ability to see around the corner, reach across traditional party and sector lines, and craft solutions to problems few have anticipated. Explore our most recent publications below.
Independent peer review is an integral part of all CRPE research projects. Peer reviews are conducted by research or policy professionals who are not members of the CRPE project team. Some externally published work, such as commissioned papers, books and book chapters, journal articles, and op eds, may be hosted on other sites, and some may require purchase or subscriptions to view.
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Mind the Gap: Will All Students Benefit From 21st Century Learning? October, 2018 Tricia Maas, Ashley Jochim, Betheny Gross |
CRPE researchers find inequities in current 21st century learning approaches and recommend strategies to deliver better learning opportunities for all students. |
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Leading Personalized Learning September, 2018 Michael DeArmond, Tricia Maas |
CRPE researchers analyze how school leaders can both encourage experimentation and support the formalization of innovative practice. |
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Access to Out-of-School Resources in Denver September, 2018 Joseph A. Abbate, José Hernández, Sreekanth Krishnaiah, Karen Lavi, Kellie J. MacPhee, Andrew M. Taylor, Sivan Tuchman, Haowen Zheng |
This working paper analyzes data from ReSchool Colorado’s “Blueprint4SummerCO” platform to understand supply and demand of summer programs Denver. |
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Are Washington Charter Public Schools Serving Students with Disabilities? July, 2018 Sivan Tuchman, Christine Campbell, Georgia Heyward |
This brief presents data on how special education students in Washington state are being served in charter public schools, using a national and local context. |
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What Do We Actually Know about the Four-Day School Week? June, 2018 Georgia Heyward |
This brief on the four-day school week answers common questions about its scope and trends and points out what is not yet known about the impacts on students and districts. |
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Personalized Learning at a Crossroads June, 2018 Betheny Gross, Michael DeArmond |
This report explores the early promise and challenges in personalized learning and calls for more system-level supports and strategies for innovation.
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Addressing Persistently Underperforming Schools: Evidence and Common Challenges May, 2018 Christine Campbell, Georgia Heyward, Ashley Jochim |
This brief looks at five strategies city leaders use to improve underperforming schools and lists critical questions leaders should ask when choosing or assessing an improvement strategy. |
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Lessons Learned About District-Charter Partnerships: How Sharing Instructional Practices Can Pave the Way for More Collaboration April, 2018 Alice Opalka, Sarah Yatsko |
An overview of the district-charter collaboration landscape and one strategy that many cities are pursuing: sharing instructional practices across district and charter schools. |
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How School Culture and Support Systems Can Improve Disciplinary Outcomes for Students with Disabilities: Mott Haven Academy Charter School Case Study March, 2018 Lauren Morando Rhim, Stephanie Lancet |
This brief examines how students with special needs are being served by an innovative New York City charter school. |
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How Personalized Learning Models Can Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities: Thrive Public Schools Case Study March, 2018 Lauren Morando Rhim, Stephanie Lancet |
This brief examines how students with special needs are being served by an innovative San Diego charter school network. |