Twenty-five years ago CRPE was founded on the idea of the school as the locus of change. Today we are reexamining our old assumptions in light of new technical possibilities, changes in the economy, and...
The world is changing. It is long past time for public education to change as well.
Our current research centers on the changing education landscape in our post-pandemic world and how school systems can meet the ever-evolving needs of students. This includes work in innovative school solutions, responsive systems and policies, workforce innovation, community-led solutions, and the advent of AI.
Twenty-five years ago CRPE was founded on the idea of the school as the locus of change. Today we are reexamining our old assumptions in light of new technical possibilities, changes in the economy, and...
September’s jobs report gave us a picture of this year’s teacher shortfall compared to 2017. From last year to this, not much has changed. For some this could be good news—at least things aren’t getting...
Once again, virtual charter schools are coming under heavy scrutiny. Last week, the Center for American Progress published a report that called for banning for-profit online charter school operators. Soon thereafter, two Democratic U.S. senators...
Robin Lake argues the need for better oversight of online charter schools in this piece for The 74.
The term “portfolio district” has taken on a life of its own these days. For some, it refers to places with a lot of charter schools and some coordination function. For others, it means having...
Robin Lake is quoted in this Chalkbeat article about the IDEA charter schools network, and the challenges a charter system can face during rapid expansion.
This essay explores the need for new models that expand who works with students and differentiate teaching roles to a far greater degree.
CRPE researchers find inequities in current 21st century learning approaches and recommend strategies to deliver better learning opportunities for all students.
Robin Lake is interviewed by The Philadelphia Inquirer about a new website that allows parents to apply to more than 70 Philadelphia charter schools at once.
Robin Lake is quoted in The 74 about the San Antonio Independent School District’s chief innovation officer, Mohammed Choudhury.
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