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Monica Ouijdani

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Monica Ouijdani

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The Opportunity Cost of Smaller Classes: A State-By-State Spending Analysis

Marguerite Roza, Monica Ouijdani

Consideration of whether smaller classes are preferable to larger ones requires some recognition of the opportunity costs involved. This brief provides a state-by-state context by computing the dollars at stake in marginally raising the number of students per class.

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Executive Summary – Getting Down to Dollars and Cents: What Do School Districts Spend to Deliver Student-Centered Learning?

Larry Miller, Betheny Gross, Monica Ouijdani

This report offers the first detailed look into the financial implications for public schools embracing student-centered learning models.

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Getting Down to Dollars and Cents: What Do School Districts Spend to Deliver Student-Centered Learning?

Larry Miller, Betheny Gross, Monica Ouijdani

This report offers the first detailed look into the financial implications for public schools embracing student-centered learning models.

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BRIEF – Principal Concerns: Iowa May Face Statewide Demand

Michael DeArmond, Monica Ouijdani

This analysis finds that nearly half of Iowa’s principals will be eligible for retirement in the next five years, representing both a challenge and an opportunity for schools and communities statewide.

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State Capacity for School Improvement: A First Look at Agency Resources

Patrick J. Murphy, Monica Ouijdani

This report examines whether State Education Agencies (SEAs) have the capacity they need to fulfill their expanding roles in turning around schools in need of improvement.

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Limited Capacity at the State Level: A Threat to Future School Improvement

Patrick J. Murphy, Monica Ouijdani

This study identifies key functions performed by state education agencies, estimates the relative level of resources devoted to each activity, and explores ways SEAs could free up resources to build school improvement capacity.

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