Our Work

Our work on these topics includes:

Advising federal, state, and local policymakers through research and visionary but practical ideas for effective policy
Convening policymakers and implementers to determine next-generation solutions
Helping schools and districts with design and implementation of new school models
Helping education leaders with effective management practices, including change management strategies, human resources, budget management, technology use and data reporting
Advising foundations on areas of investment and support in education
Aiding leading nonprofits in implementing cutting-edge ideas
Fostering networks among leading educators and policymakers
Speaking, leading, and participating in panels and convenings about policy and implementation

We focus our energy on high points of leverage in collaboration with clients and partners in the field. We have selected our current areas of focus, listed in the tabs above, because they hold great promise as levers for change. We continue to determine new solutions and areas of focus that reflect continuing changes in technology, the global labor market, research, and U.S. education leadership.

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Public Impact, LLC
Chapel Hill, NC
919-240-7955

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Identifying Schools Achieving Great Results with Highest-Need Students—Needs Index
Working paper explains the methodology for measuring the extent of support that students need to thrive academically, and how to apply the resulting School Needs Index.

Employment Opportunities—Opportunity Culture Operations Coordinators
Public Impact is seeking candidates for Opportunity Culture operations coordinators to provide support for the Opportunity Culture team.

Learning in Real Time—How Charter Schools Served Students During Covid-19 Closures
Profiles highlight how charter schools were able to respond quickly to school closures during the pandemic and continue to serve their students well.

Building an Effective Staff—Profiles of Leaders of Color
Three-part series looks at how being a person of color affected the ways in which successful charter school leaders built schools where students, families, and staff learn, grow, and thrive.

Engaging Families—Profiles of Leaders of Color
Three-part series looks at how being a person of color affected the ways in which successful charter school leaders built schools where students, families, and staff learn, grow, and thrive.

Building a Strong School Culture—Profiles of Leaders of Color
Three-part series looks at how being a person of color affected the ways in which successful charter school leaders built schools where students, families, and staff learn, grow, and thrive.

The Impact of School Restarts—Lessons from Four Indianapolis Schools
Report analyzes how enrollment, demographic, and student performance data changed following the restarts of four charter schools in Indianapolis, IN.