Publications
Education Reform for the Digital Era
Bryan C. Hassel , Emily Ayscue Hassel , Frederick M. Hess , Tamara Butler Battaglino , Matt Haldeman , Eleanor Laurans , Paul T. Hill , John E. Chubb / April 25, 2012
Can we be smarter about taking high-quality online and blended schools to scale—and to educational success? Yes, says this volume, as it addresses such thorny policy issues as quality control, staffing, funding, and governance for the digital sector. Read on to learn more.
How School Districts Can Stretch the School Dollar
Michael J. Petrilli / April 18, 2012
The "new normal" of tougher budget times is here to stay for American K-12 education. So how can local officials cope? This policy brief, by Mike Petrilli, provides a useful tool for navigating the financial challenges of the current school-funding climate, complete with clear dos and don'ts for anyone involved in or concerned with local education budgets.
Defining Strong State Accountability Systems: How Can Better Standards Gain Greater Traction?
Eileen Reed , Janie Scull , Gerilyn Slicker , Amber M. Winkler, Ph.D. / April 4, 2012
Rigorous standards and aligned assessments are vital tools for boosting education outcomes but they have little traction without strong accountability systems that attach consequences to performance. This pilot study lays out the essential features of such accountability systems, intended to add oomph to new common standards and aligned assessments.
Teacher Compensation Based on Effectiveness: The Harrison (CO) School District's Pay-for-Performance Plan
March 14, 2012
F. Mike Miles
Ellen Belcher
This report, authored by Superintendent Mike Miles, takes a detailed look at the Harrison (CO) School District 2's Pay-for-Performance Plan. The Harrison Plan confronted the dual challenges of defining an effective teacher and identifying all the things that demonstrate her effectiveness. This how-to guide is meant to serve as a tool and model for Ohio’s school districts.
