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.
The Lens
Bringing vision and clarity to education policy
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.
Charter Schools, Segregation, and Anxiety About Social Cohesion
Paul Hill reviews a new book and is reminded of how tribally divided the policy research field has become.
Robin Lake to LAUSD: Stop searching for the next superhero — hand your schools the cape
Robin Lake opines on L.A.’s district superintendent search.
Reflecting on the Portfolio Strategy and School Improvement in San Antonio
Sean Gill shares takeaways from CRPE’s 15th Portfolio Network Meeting.
Wanted: District Leaders Who Can Make Tough Choices
Big cities looking for school superintendents should pay attention to the progress in Chicago, writes Paul Hill.