Are Residents Losing Their Edge in Public University Admissions? The Case at the University of Washington
Public universities across the country are shifting more spots to nonresidents (who pay higher tuitions) in order to plug budget gaps. This case study examines admissions data at the University of Washington in order to quantify the effect on admissions standards for residents versus nonresidents.
“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.
Examining Charters: How Public Charter Schools Can Work in Washington State,
This report examines how charter schools would fit into Washington state’s public education landscape.
Portfolio School Districts in Transition: Steering Through Uncharted Waters
This brief recaps the themes of the seventh Portfolio School District Network that was held in Seattle, WA, July 2012. It also outlines some of the supports that CRPE is providing to help districts keep moving forward.
BRIEF – Principal Concerns: Iowa May Face Statewide Demand
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.
The U.S. Charter School Movement: Lessons for South Africa
This report evaluates lessons from U.S. charter school legislation and implementations to inform South Africa and other countries about how to achieve the best possible results with charter school policies.
