Twenty-five years ago, CRPE was founded on the idea of the school as the locus of change. Today we are reexamining our old assumptions in light of new technical possibilities, changes in the economy, and a recognition that even the most effect

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.

Robin Lake takes issue with a large study's conclusion that charter schools are to blame for financial struggles in California school districts.

Robin Lake explores an alternative learning environment that is curating a wide portfolio of options for students.

Robin Lake considers what it would take for cities to create and oversee a diverse portfolio of learning options.

The rapid growth of alternative education campuses should drive researchers to study this new area, writes Alex Medler.

Christine Campbell and Georgia Heyward show how school choice is creating new opportunities for families as well as challenges for cities.

Christine Campbell explains how partnership schools differ from charters, and why these new models could benefit districts, charters, and families.

Ethan Gray of Education Cities explains why third-party leaders can help broker meaningful district-charter partnerships.

Sean Gill writes about a promising new model for school improvement.

Susan Aud Pendergrass urges districts and charters to collaborate on solutions to address declining enrollment without harming students and families.

In a new blog series, we invite several experts to weigh in on the challenges and opportunities for addressing this complex and urgent issue.

Jordan Posamentier discusses CRPE’s new analysis on how states are retooling their education accountability systems under ESSA.