Welcome to the ERS blog. Here you'll find information from ERS staff on what's happening around the country in urban school systems and their resource allocation. How are school systems taking on the challenges of shrinking budgets and competing for stimulus funding? What resources are available to help leaders assess their situation and make the best choices? We will provide you with our analysis of latest news events, stories from our work in the field, and tools that you can apply directly to your work.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
For a turnaround strategy to make a sustainable difference in a district, the first investment has to go toward restructuring the dollars that are already there.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Featured post from ERS Director Jonathan Travers on recent insights into investments in students who enter high school far behind academically
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Waiting for “Superman” brings to the forefront the story of this nation’s education disparity.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
ERS received some exciting news this July morning: our partner Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has made substantial gains, according to recent test score reports.
Friday, July 16, 2010
In The Chronicle of Higher Education, Syracuse school district and the Say Yes to Education program have been recognized.
