Yes, Charter Schools Inflict Some Costs on Districts. But Districts’ Financial Problems Are Far Deeper Than That
Robin Lake describes significant flaws in a paper assessing the impact of charter schools on school districts.
The Lens
Bringing vision and clarity to education policy
School funds should follow students, not protect institutions
Robin Lake and Paul Hill look at the effect of charter schools on district finances and suggest solutions to build a healthy public school choice system.
How Can Public School Students Get the Personalization that Private Schools Offer?
It will take system-level changes for students to fully exploit learning opportunities, writes Paul Hill.
4 Ways a Big New Study on School Districts, Finances & Charter Schools Is Misleading California Parents & Communities
Robin Lake takes issue with a large study's conclusion that charter schools are to blame for financial struggles in California school districts.
Connecting the Dots: What Do These Examples Imply for System Change?
Robin Lake considers what it would take for cities to create and oversee a diverse portfolio of learning options.
Solving for Complex Learners: NYC Autism Charter School
Robin Lake visits a resource-intensive specialized school that is helping students make the most of their lives.
Curating a Portfolio of Student Pathways: Workspace Education
Robin Lake explores an alternative learning environment that is curating a wide portfolio of options for students.
How Can We Get Serious About Successful Pathways for Every Student?
Robin Lake ponders the system changes necessary to support more personalized learning models.