San Antonio ISD’s Innovations Offer National Lessons
Superintendent Pedro Martinez and his team exemplify the problem-solving mentality of the portfolio strategy, writes Robin Lake.
The Lens
Bringing vision and clarity to education policy
Entrepreneurs Can Breathe New Life into the Charter School Movement
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.
Partnering with Districts to Support System Transformation: An Interview with Samantha Olson of the Colorado Education Initiative
Learn about how personalized learning is being implemented in schools across Colorado with the help of a unique state-level education organization, the Colorado Education Initiative.
Unified Enrollment in Chicago: A New Tool Highlights Old Truths
Even with a simplified process for choosing high schools, accessing high-quality options remains a challenge for some families.
For Brandon: How One Family's Struggle Can Help Us Imagine an Education System That Does Better by Exceptional Children
Travis Pillow highlights the need for a more agile, personalized public education system.
What John McCain's Example Teaches Us about Character in Schools
Robin Lake writes that our public education system must do more to instill the values of civic engagement.
In Washington State, New Choices for Students with Disabilities
In our recent special education study, we found that Washington state’s charter schools are serving students with disabilities at a higher rate than the national charter school average. When our data revealed the schools were also serving students with a wide range of disabilities in a mostly inclusive environment, I reflected on my own experience.
Strategies for Nimble Cities: Lessons from Stepping Up, Our 18-City Project
Georgia Heyward identifies several trends in cities offering public school choice and shares strategies for addressing the most persistent challenges.