“The Phantom Menace”: How state finance policies that protect districts from declining or low enrollments drive up spending and inhibit adaptation
This working paper examines how state finance policies that protect districts from declining or low enrollments drive up spending and inhibit adaptation.
New York State Special Education Enrollment Analysis
This report examines the distribution of students with special needs in New York State charter and district-run schools. The analysis shows that different levels of comparison yield different results. The authors recommend investments in research to identify where and why underenrollment of students with special needs exists, and working with the charter community to develop innovative solutions.
Executive Summary – Getting Down to Dollars and Cents: What Do School Districts Spend to Deliver Student-Centered Learning?
This report offers the first detailed look into the financial implications for public schools embracing student-centered learning models.
Getting Down to Dollars and Cents: What Do School Districts Spend to Deliver Student-Centered Learning?
This report offers the first detailed look into the financial implications for public schools embracing student-centered learning models.
Federal Barriers to Innovation
This report identifies three fiscal requirements of federal education programs that stand in the way of promoting innovation in education. The authors recommend modifications that would break down barriers to innovation as well as promote smarter, fairer uses of taxpayer money to support public education.
