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CRPE founder Paul Hill coined and developed the portfolio strategy model, a problem-solving framework through which education and civic leaders develop a citywide system of high-quality, diverse, autonomous public schools. It emphasizes choice, accountability, and continuous improvement as levers to create more dynamic and equitable public education systems. While portfolio strategy is not currently a central focus of CRPE’s research, it remains an important part of our legacy, and our team continues to examine its relevance to today’s education challenges.

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Increasing the Demand for High-Quality Schools in Cleveland

Michael DeArmond

With the election of President Donald Trump and the appointment of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, it may seem like school choice is having its day, poised to gain momentum.

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A Guide to Unifying Enrollment: The What, Why, and How for Those Considering It

Betheny Gross, Christine Campbell

This guide helps city education leaders understand the benefits and costs of a fully unified enrollment system and outlines the questions they should ask before initiating changes.

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Dear States: Don’t forget about us. Love, the 95% of your schools not slated for turnaround.

Jordan Posamentier

As states unfurl their Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plans, we’ve been hearing a common dialog from state education leaders—promising on the one hand, troubling on the other.

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The “City of Firsts” Charts a New Path on Turnaround

Ashley Jochim, Alice Opalka

This case study profiles the unique school improvement effort in Springfield, MA, and compares it with other turnaround strategies.

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What’s Next for Newark?

Michael DeArmond, Patrick Denice

After more than two decades of state supervision, Newark’s public schools are slated to return to local control. When the state hands the keys back to the city, local leaders will inherit a district that’s in a fundamentally different position than it was in 1995, the year the state took over.

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Tapping the Political Power of State Chiefs

Paul Hill, Ashley Jochim

Many have observed that the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act provides states a prime opportunity to support improvement in K-12 education.

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The Power of Persuasion: A Model for Effective Political Leadership by State Chiefs

Paul Hill, Ashley Jochim

Paul Hill and Ashley Jochim offer ideas and examples for how state chiefs can best use their powers to effectively lead the improvement of schools and districts.

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With Liberty Comes Responsibility: Why the Portfolio Strategy Matters Now More Than Ever

Robin Lake

Earlier this month, CRPE hosted its 14th Portfolio Network meeting in Philadelphia. We brought together nearly 150 community, district, and charter leaders from 23 cities.

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Is Charter School Growth Flat-Lining?

Robin Lake

A recently released annual update from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools included a surprising fact: a mere 329 charter schools opened across the country in the 2016-2017 school year.

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Taking Betsy DeVos Up on What She Has Said

Paul Hill

The newly confirmed education secretary Betsy DeVos has been a very controversial nominee. Many have raised serious concerns about her experience and views.

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