Performance Pressure and Resource Allocation in Ohio
New accountability systems require that states and districts accomplish something never accomplished before—ensuring that all students meet state standards. This report explores how these expectations have altered resource decisions in Ohio.
Mayoral Intervention: Right for Seattle Schools?
This paper reviews other cities’ experiences with mayoral intervention and provides an evidence base for use in case takeover proposals surface again in Seattle.
Special Education Challenges and Opportunities in the Charter School Sector
This report explores the various difficulties charter schools face related to educating children with disabilities and examines potential opportunities to address those.