The Future of the Charter School Movement Requires a New Political Strategy
Paul Hill and Robin Lake write in Education Next that the charter school movement requires a new political strategy to continue to grow.
Growth of Charter Schools Is Slowing Down. Here’s What’s Behind the Trend
Education Week‘s Arianna Prothero covers CRPE’s report The Slowdown of Bay Area Charter School Growth: Causes and Solutions.
How Superintendents Can Be Effective In Local Politics
This commentary by Paul Hill originally appeared on the School Superintendent Association’s website in The Leading Edge Blog. We at CRPE have been working with superintendent-led initiatives for nearly three decades. We’ve seen a lot of smart and committed people try sensible initiatives, but often fall short of making lasting improvements in the schools. As […]
Denver’s Storied Portfolio District Is Starting to Act Like Just Another City School System
Robin Lake writes in The 74 that while Denver Public Schools’ portfolio model has proven successful, the district seems to be wavering in its commitment to performance oversight and continuous improvement.
A ‘portfolio’ of schools? How a nationwide effort to disrupt urban school districts is gaining traction
Paul Hill is quoted in this Chalkbeat piece on his development of the portfolio model for public schools.
Lake: In a Deeply Flawed ‘Analysis,’ the Associated Press Blames Public Charter Schools for America’s Segregated Cities
Robin Lake responds to an Associated Press analysis about charter schools in this piece for The 74.
School Choice Creates Challenges for Parents. What Are Cities Doing to Help?
Education Week‘s Arianna Prothero references CRPE’s report Stepping Up: How Are American Cities Delivering on the Promise of School Choice? in this piece about the challenges that school choice presents for parents.
Confused By Your Public School Choices? Hire A Coach
Christine Campbell is quoted by NPR on helping parents to make informed decisions within a school choice model.
Family Engagement Key to School Choice Efforts Succeeding; New Report Finds Promising Signs in 18 Cities
Robin Lake is quoted by The 74 on the importance of family engagement in a school choice model.
The Charter Movement’s ‘Tipping Point’ Strategy Isn’t Working. What Now?
Robin Lake discusses CRPE’s new report Better Together: Ensuring Quality School Districts in Times of Charter Growth and Declining Enrollment in this commentary piece for Education Next.