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While the United States leads the world in AI innovation, our schools lag in preparing teachers and students for the impact of this unprecedented technological shift. In April 2024, CRPE convened over 60 state and federal policymakers, edtech innovators, school system leaders, and advocates to discuss how AI can drive meaningful and positive change in education.

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Latest Research Publications

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A User’s Guide to the Four-Day School Week: How to Assess District Readiness and Evaluate the Results

Georgia Heyward

This guide will help district and community leaders understand the benefits and risks of adopting a shorter school week.

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Partnership Schools: New Governance Models for Creating Quality School Options in Districts

Sean Gill, Christine Campbell

This brief examines a promising new “third way” approach to school improvement and provides guidance for district and charter leaders and policymakers considering partnership schools.

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Better Together: Ensuring Quality District Schools in Times of Charter Growth and Declining Enrollment

CRPE’s report urges districts, charters, and states to work together in new ways to address the financial challenges associated with declining district enrollment.

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Are City Schools Becoming Monolithic? Analyzing the Diversity of Options in Denver, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C.

Betheny Gross, Shannon Murtagh, Christine Campbell

CRPE researchers discover distinct school differences in three cities and offer innovative, evidence-based solutions to help urban U.S. districts increase options so that families can find the right fit for their child.

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Can Public Transportation Improve Students’ Access to Denver’s Best Schools of Choice?

Betheny Gross, Patrick Denice

This study examines how much public transportation passes in Denver can improve equitable access to the city’s highest-quality K-12 schools.

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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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