Over the past year, Public Impact has worked with the Center on Reinventing Public Education to learn about the innovations that emerged when schools shut down due to Covid, particularly, pandemic pods. In two reports and four case studies, we profile examples of pandemic pods and show the potential for innovation in the current education […]
Idaho Charter Market Analysis: Exploring Growth Opportunities for Idaho Charter Schools
Statewide analysis seeks to understand the market opportunity for new charter schools in Idaho, using population growth projections and a quality seats analysis.
Full-Day Kindergarten Analysis: An Analysis of Student Outcomes for Schools Implementing Full-Day Kindergarten in the State of Idaho from 2018-19 to 2020-21
This statewide analysis studies the academic outcomes of students participating in full-day kindergarten across the state of Idaho.
Bottom Line’s Impact: Celebrating 10 Years in New York City
Report examines the impact of the nonprofit, Bottom Line, on low-income, first-generation students in New York City.
Identifying Schools Achieving Great Results with Highest-Need Students: Catalyzing Action to Meet the Needs of All Students
Paper explains a methodology for measuring the extent of support that students need to thrive academically.
Opportunity Anew: How Excellent Educators Can Lift Up Their Colleagues, Students, and the Nation in the Wake of Covid-19
This brief recommends the means through federal policy to bring critical, effective instructional and emotional supports to millions of teachers and their students.
Restart as a School Improvement Strategy: Findings from a National Sample
Report analyzes the progress of restarts that began between 2010 and 2016
Learning in Real Time: How Charter Schools Served Students During Covid-19 Closures
Report profiles several charter schools to see how they used their flexibility and resourcefulness to respond quickly to the needs of their students at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in spring 2020.
Profiles of Leaders of Color: Building an Effective Staff
Report profiles three leaders about how they trained teachers in empathy to fight biases, developed a leader training program, and founded an alliance to develop future leaders of color.
Profiles of Leaders of Color: Engaging Families
Report profiles three leaders who reset expectations for parental involvement, and adjusted systems and structures to make it easier to engage families.
Profiles of Leaders of Color: Building a Strong School Culture
Report profiles two leaders of color who use language to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and communities, and provide students with opportunities to follow their dreams.
The Impact of School Restarts: Lessons from Four Indianapolis Schools
Report considers the impact of four charter school restarts in Indianapolis.