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Phoenix Rising: New Ideas for a New Era of Public Education

Education is at a crossroads. Is this an opportunity for the system to rise anew? We think so—but it will require building momentum around bold ideas. This new series will explore what could and should come next in the wake of the pandemic, declining national test scores, and federal interventions.

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What did we learn from five years of studying innovative schools?

The Canopy project's latest report covers what's working and what's next for innovative learning environments, as well as recommendations for how policymakers, researchers, and funders can help create the conditions for sustainable innovation.

The State of the American Student, 2024

The pandemic left an indelible mark, permanently reshaping U.S. education. While some students are making steady progress toward learning recovery, others—particularly special populations—continue to face significant barriers.

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Grading State Report Cards

How easy would it be for a parent or advocate to compare student performance pre- and post-COVID? The short answer: in most states, it’s not easy at all.

Wicked Opportunities: Leveraging AI to Transform Education

We gathered over 60 leaders in education, policy, and edtech to grapple with the future of AI in education and develop an action plan.

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CRPE and the Walton Family Foundation Support $2.6M in Grants to Study Pandemic Recovery

TEMPE, AZ — Over the past four years, CRPE’s Evidence Project has tracked the pandemic’s impact on students and school system recovery efforts. These collective efforts are far from complete—and face persistent challenges. In August 2024, with generous support from...

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CRPE and the Walton Family Foundation Support $2.6M in Grants to Study Pandemic Recovery

TEMPE, AZ — Over the past four years, CRPE’s Evidence Project has tracked the pandemic’s impact on students and school...

Managing Through the Noise: How Superintendents See Shifts in the Federal Role in Education

In May 2025, we spoke with about a dozen superintendents across the country—and others who work closely with them—about challenges...

Families Deserve a Seat at the AI Table

As AI rapidly reshapes the classroom, families are hopeful but uncertain. While the majority of families surveyed by the National...

Remaking Ed Schools from the Ground Up

One of us (Carole) was recently asked what a world without colleges of education would look like. Carole’s response: “I’m...

About CRPE

The Center on Reinventing Public Education is a nonpartisan research and policy analysis center. Since 1993, we have studied innovative, evidence-based solutions to improve public education. We believe public education is a goal—to prepare every child for citizenship, economic independence, and personal fulfillment—rather than a set of institutions. From this foundation, we strive to understand and advocate for necessary changes in policy and practice to meet the needs of every student. CRPE is part of Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.

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Learn what school system leaders say about their challenges and plans, in a periodic survey produced with RAND and other partners

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Explore this CRPE and Transcend clearinghouse of innovative schools and learn more about their impact