Report explores some of the efforts districts, foundations and nonprofit organizations have made at reconnecting vulnerable youth who have fallen off track.
Youth at High Risk of Disconnection
Study looks at young adults who experience long-term disconnection—teen in foster care, juvenile justice involved, teen mother, or high school dropout.
A New Bet for Better Schools
Report reflects on the effectiveness of a “new schools” strategy for philanthropy.
Choosing to Fund Choice: Philanthropy and School Choice in K-12 Education
Book chapter aims to shed light on the question: How extensive is choice-related philanthropy in the United States.
A Road to Results: Helping the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Education Program Implement Results-Based Accountability
This series is part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s multi-year effort to develop a “results-based accountability” (RBA) approach to its K-12 education portfolio.
Corporations, Chambers, and Charters: How Businesses Can Support High-Quality Public Charter Schools
Guide offers advice on how businesspeople and chamber leaders can support high-quality charter schools their local communities and on a national scale.
School Finance in Dayton: A Comparison of the Revenues of the School District and Community Schools
Report on charter school funding in Dayton is in response to a mistaken public perception that charter schools receive higher public funding than traditional public schools.
Paying for the Charter Schoolhouse A Policy Agenda for Charter School Facilities Financing
Report explores innovative state policies to address charter schools’ facilities needs.
The Charter School Challenge: Avoiding the Pitfalls, Fulfilling the Promise
Book examines the way state legislatures have crafted charter school legislation and how the legislation is playing out in practice.
Turning the Corner to Quality: Policy Guidelines for Strengthening Ohio's Charter Schools
Report recommends strategies to strengthen Ohio’s charter school program.
“Working the Curve” for North Carolina’s Charter Schools
Report outlines a course of action to promote a stronger charter sector in North Carolina.
Boosting Performance and Containing Costs through Mayoral Academies
Report proposes a new model of school governance–Mayoral Academies–to contract with high-quality school providers to open new, regional public schools.