Center on Reinventing Public Education
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We study how practice, policy, and governance can improve K-12 public education for all students. Part of @asueducation. Over X? We're on BlueSky, too.
Tempe, AZ
Joined October 2010
Paul Hill: Reflections on Rebuilding New Orleans’ Education System One School at a Time @The74
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Hill: CRPE researchers were there at the start. The key lesson: Always be nimble in response to new educational challenges and possibilities.
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In today’s polarized climate, leaders say teachers are “tiptoeing” around controversial topics—sometimes avoiding them entirely—limiting students’ civic inquiry. (5/5). Read more →
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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, debates over democracy, rights, and free speech dominate headlines. At the same time, school districts face growing pressure to...
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The biggest barriers to civic learning:.-Lack of time in the school day.-Funding gaps.-Limited staff capacity/training . Urban districts tend to have more supports (standards, graduation requirements, curricula) than suburban/rural peers. (4/5).
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What matters most? Leaders say civics should blend knowledge + experiences:.-Foundational: govt structures, history, citizenship.-Skills/experiences: discourse, inquiry, community projects.But state standards strongly shape what’s taught. (3/5).
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Most districts offer civics—but unevenly. It’s usually embedded in history/social studies, not a standalone course. 74%: explicit civics in HS.57%: in middle school.36%: in elementary school (2/5).
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🧵 What counts as “civics” in U.S. schools?. New CRPE + @RANDCorporation research surveyed 170 districts + interviewed leaders from 18 school systems to understand how civics is taught, supported, and constrained today. (1/5).Read more →
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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, debates over democracy, rights, and free speech dominate headlines. At the same time, school districts face growing pressure to...
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“It’s time for progressives to come to the school choice table—not to dismantle public education, but to reinvent it for a new era.” New from our Phoenix Rising series, Jorge Elorza, CEO @DFER_News, calls on the Left to join the school choice movement →
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Our Phoenix Rising series aims to elevate diverse perspectives and enable informed debate on urgent topics. For too long, the political Left has allowed the debate over school choice to be defined...
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RT @DA_magazine: Many superintendents worry that student welfare and learning readiness could worsen due to cuts in social and health progr….
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As the U.S. Department of Education shrinks in size and scope, superintendents fear the ripple effects, including insufficient funding.
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💰 NEW from our Phoenix Rising series: States owe $708B in unfunded teacher pension promises. Most teachers will never see full value—especially those in high-turnover roles or who change states. @ChadAldeman breaks down the problem—and the fix. 🔗
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New report: How are educators actually using AI? CRPE studied 30+ AI pilots with support from @siliconsschools. What worked and what didn’t?. 💡Effective use depends on alignment with instructional goals. 💡Educators prioritized student relationships, not just automation. 💡Most.
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RT @readingby3rd: More parents are curating their children’s education & moving beyond traditional school options. What does this mean for….
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RT @readingby3rd: Join @readingby3rd Thu, 7/31, 3 p.m. ET for a #GLRWeek session on what rising parental “curating” means for school choice….
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RT @AIRInforms: Congrats to all @CRPE_edu Evidence Project Grantees—especially our own Niu Gao, who will be leading a research-practice par….
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TEMPE, AZ — Over the past four years, CRPE’s Evidence Project has tracked the pandemic’s impact on students and school system recovery efforts. These collective efforts are far from complete—and face...
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RT @RbnLake: Seems like an appropriate day to re-up this:
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Announcing a new forum for bold ideas to build momentum Proposals to eliminate the Department of Education (ED) have been a Republican talking point since Ronald Reagan first suggested it in the...
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School district leaders are facing a storm of funding cuts, political pressure, and lost federal support. The newest piece from CRPE's #PhoenixRising series explores what superintendents across the country told us about managing through the noise. 🔗
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RT @RbnLake: It was great to hear @Microsoft's Brad Smith this morning talk about new investments in AI educator skill building in educatio….
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RT @DA_magazine: Teacher teamwork: How this new model could dramatically reduce turnover @asueducation @CRPE_edu ht….
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RT @NationalParents: AI is reshaping the classroom, and families deserve a seat at the table. We partnered with the @crpe_edu at Arizona St….
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🔔New: As AI reshapes schools, families—especially those historically underserved—risk being left behind. Families deserve to be decision-makers—and their partnership is key to effective AI implementation. Read more: @NationalParents @gatesfoundation.
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As AI rapidly reshapes the classroom, families are hopeful but uncertain. While the majority of families surveyed by the National Parents Union (NPU) in 2023 agreed that the potential benefits of AI...
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