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Ashley Jochim, Georgia Heyward

Families of children with disabilities are often at the center of debates about education choice, but their voices are rarely heard directly. In a new exploratory report, CRPE researchers share stories from 28 families in Arizona and Florida using education savings accounts (ESAs) to educate their children with disabilities. Their experiences complicate the dominant narratives: ESAs were described as a lifeline, yet one that came with heavy burdens and costs.

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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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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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Bridging the District-Charter Divide to Help More Students Succeed

Robin Lake, Sarah Yatsko, Sean Gill, Alice Opalka

Based on six years of research, this report explores why a growing number of districts and charter schools are choosing to work together, the costs and benefits of different types of cooperation, and the real impacts of successful collaboration on students and families.

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Unifying Enrollment in Camden: How Families Experienced the New Enrollment System

Christine Campbell, Betheny Gross, Colleen McCann, Sarah Yatsko

This study explores families’ experiences choosing and enrolling in schools using the new Camden Enrollment, and provides recommendations for improvements to the system.

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Measures of Last Resort: Assessing Strategies for State-Initiated Turnarounds

Ashley Jochim

This paper provides the first comprehensive review of the research to date on state interventions, assessing the advantages and limits of five common turnaround approaches and outlining key ingredients for success.

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Sticking Points: How School Districts Experience Implementing the Portfolio Strategy

Robin Lake, Jordan Posamentier, Patrick Denice, Paul Hill

This analysis of trends across portfolio districts shows where cities are making progress on strategy implementation and where they are getting bogged down.

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