Travis Pillow argues that the charter school movement, to overcome barriers to growth, must become part of the solution to big problems in public education.
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Collision Course: Embracing Politics to Succeed in District-Charter Collaboration January, 2018 Ashley Jochim, Sarah Yatsko, Alice Opalka |
This report examines how politics shapes the work of district-charter collaboration and offers strategies for district and charter leaders to improve their chances of success. |
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Unlocking Potential: How Political Skill Can Maximize Superintendent Effectiveness January, 2018 Paul Hill, Ashley Jochim |
This paper examines the characteristics of effective superintendents and offers guidance for current and aspiring district leaders as well as those offering superintendent training programs. |
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Opening the Schoolhouse Door: Helping Charter Schools Access Space in District-Owned Facilities December, 2017 Sean Gill, Tricia Maas |
This paper reviews state policies on providing charter schools with facilities and recommends better incentives for districts to share space. |
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Stepping Up: How Are American Cities Delivering on the Promise of Public School Choice? November, 2017 Christine Campbell, Georgia Heyward, Betheny Gross, Robin Lake |
This analysis examines 18 cities offering public school choice to determine whether 1) their education systems are continuously improving, 2) all their students have equitable access to high-quality schools, and 3) their strategies are rooted in the community. |
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For Portfolio Supporters, Skeptics, and Would-Be Adopters: Some Thoughts From CRPE November, 2017 Robin Lake, Ashley Jochim |
This paper provides an honest assessment of the portfolio strategy’s strengths, weaknesses, and necessary evolution. |
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Partnership Schools: New Governance Models for Creating Quality School Options in Districts October, 2017 Sean Gill, Christine Campbell |
This brief examines a promising new “third way” approach to school improvement and provides guidance for district and charter leaders and policymakers considering partnership schools. |
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A User’s Guide to the Four-Day School Week: How to Assess District Readiness and Evaluate the Results October, 2017 Georgia Heyward |
This guide will help district and community leaders understand the benefits and risks of adopting a shorter school week. |
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Making School Choice Work for Families: DC School Reform Now’s High Quality Schools Campaign October, 2017 Ashley Jochim, Betheny Gross, Colleen McCann |
This brief, the first in a multiyear series examining DC School Reform Now’s innovative High Quality Schools Campaign, offers lessons for district and city leaders who want school choice to work for all families. |
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Better Together: Ensuring Quality District Schools in Times of Charter Growth and Declining Enrollment September, 2017 |
CRPE’s report urges districts, charters, and states to work together in new ways to address the financial challenges associated with declining district enrollment. |
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Are City Schools Becoming Monolithic? Analyzing the Diversity of Options in Denver, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C. August, 2017 Betheny Gross, Colleen McCann, Shannon Murtagh, Christine Campbell |
CRPE researchers discover distinct school differences in three cities and offer innovative, evidence-based solutions to help urban U.S. districts increase options so that families can find the right fit for their child. |