The Friction of Scale: Lessons from Scaling Up Innovation in Three School Districts

A student explains the inspiration for his painting.

What does it really take to scale systemwide innovation? This report examines whether and how districts can achieve deep change by scaling a single, districtwide “Bold Idea.” In the first phase of our Innovative School Systems Grant project, CRPE followed 11 districts that were piloting innovations designed to dramatically improve students’ learning experiences. In this […]

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