Phoenix Rising: Bold Ideas for States to Transform Public Education

This synthesis of the Phoenix Rising series presents a provocative yet pragmatic set of ideas to unlock large-scale renewal and principled innovation within public education.
From Vision to Practice: How District Leaders Would Improve Civic Learning

As the 2026 midterms approach, the public and policymakers are asking whether schools are truly preparing students to participate in civic life. This third brief in our series from the American School District Panel (ASDP), a research partnership between RAND and CRPE, draws on Spring 2026 survey data and interviews with 28 district leaders to […]