Opponents of charters contend that they drain district coffers, while proponents argue that it is charters that are denied essential funding. Yet too often, the claims made by both sides of this debate have been based on assumptions rather than hard evidence.
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February 2021
Teachers Use Crowdsourcing for Education Triage, Not Extras
February 2021
Robbers or Victims? Charter Schools and District Finances
February 2021
New Evidence for Safely Reopening K-12 Schools: Testing Can Reduce Infections and Increase Confidence
As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, policymakers and school district leaders are seeking new evidence about how to reopen schools in a way that minimizes the risk of outbreaks.
February 2021
Glossary of Student Mental Wellness Concepts
This Policy Outline defines several common terms related to child development, student mental health and wellness, and school-based health services. Understanding these terms, which are distinct but connect in various ways, is critical to the policymaking process.
February 2021
A Year into the Pandemic: Parents’ Perspectives on Academics, State Assessments, and Education
This national parent survey includes findings on parent perceptions of learning during the pandemic, their greatest concerns for their children, and how they feel about academics and assessments given the unprecedented circumstances of the past year.
February 2021
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