Author: Hedreich Nichols
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April 10, 2026 | News
Beyond the Buzz: What Outcomes Based Contracting Actually Changes in Edtech
In this Government Technology article, Julia Gilban-Cohen examines what outcomes based contracting for edtech actually changes in practice, drawing on findings from the Digital Promise report. Rather than framing OBC as a money-back guarantee, the piece explores how the model creates mutual accountability between districts and vendors, encourages…
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April 7, 2026 | News
Schools Are Paying for Ed Tech That Students Never Use – Could A New Contract Model Change That?
In this article from The 74, senior writer Greg Toppo examines how outcomes based contracting is reshaping the way districts evaluate and purchase edtech. Drawing on findings from the recently released Digital Promise report, Toppo explores how the model drives higher implementation rates, greater instructional coherence, and…
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March 19, 2026 | News
4 Key Ways To Improve Outcomes-Based Contracts For Intervention Products
In this EdWeek Market Brief article, Emma Kate Fittes examines findings from a new Digital Promise report on outcomes based contracting for edtech interventions. Drawing on site visits and interviews with OBC coaches, district leaders, and providers, the report identifies four key steps for providers navigating OBCs: allow more…
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March 16, 2026 | News
How Districts Are Experimenting With Outcomes Based Contracts in Edtech
This K12 Dive article examines how outcomes based contracting is reshaping the way districts evaluate edtech investments, featuring findings from a new report by Digital Promise. Highlights include how Fresno USD’s outcomes based contract led to regular data-driven check-ins with the provider, stronger implementation, and the district paying only…
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February 26, 2026 | Articles
3 Takeaways on Tutoring From the Accelerate Convening
Tutoring works best when implementation works. This blog shares three key takeaways from the recent Accelerate convening, connecting research on dosage, instructional alignment, and participation to the Standards of Excellence for Outcomes Based Contracting™: High-Dosage Tutoring. The takeaway is practical: districts can turn evidence into clear expectations, stronger partnerships, and more reliable student results.
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January 22, 2026 | News
The Design Gap: Why ‘Good Enough’ Consumer Tech Isn’t Good Enough For Schools
In this Forbes Nonprofit Council article, Erin Mote examines the growing divide between consumer AI tools and technology designed for learning. The piece highlights why districts need stronger procurement practices and why the Standards of Excellence for Outcomes Based Contracting™ matter when evaluating tools for implementation, evidence, and…
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December 9, 2025 | News
Outcomes Based Contracts: Centering Learning on Continuous Student Growth
In outcomes based contracting in education, districts and providers share accountability for student results. This EdWeb article explains how tying payment to measurable learning goals changes provider relationships, strengthens implementation, and helps schools sustain interventions beyond short-term funding cycles. Read More…
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December 3, 2025 | News
2,739 Ed Tech Tools Later, Where Are the Outcomes?
Too many tools, not enough results. Districts now manage thousands of edtech products each year, yet student outcomes often remain unchanged. As budgets tighten, leaders need more than features and promises. They need clarity about what works. The Center for Outcomes based contracting shifts the conversation by aligning contracts to…
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October 3, 2025 | Event
Webinar: What’s Next with OBC? Coaching and Support Opportunities for Providers
On Oct 7-10, the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting (OBC) is opening the doors to personalized coaching designed specifically for #K12 service providers. This session will help you determine if coaching with the Center for OBC is the right next step for your organization.
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September 11, 2025 | News
2025 Model State Policy: Outcomes-Based Contracting for High-Dosage Tutoring
The Outcomes Based Contracting for High-Dosage Tutoring Model Policy establishes a statewide framework for implementing outcomes based contracts (OBC) for high-dosage tutoring in public schools. The goal is to improve academic outcomes for students through performance-driven agreements that reward providers for achieving measurable results while ensuring mutual accountability and…
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February 28, 2025 | Articles News
How Outcomes Based Contracting Is Solving Edtech’s Dosage Problem
Despite billions spent on tutoring and edtech tools, many school districts are still waiting for meaningful academic gains. Why? A major disconnect between spending and student outcomes. This article explores how the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting is helping districts move beyond outdated purchasing models by embedding accountability, dosage expectations, and impact tracking directly into contracts. With federal funding sunsetting and pressure mounting, OBC isn’t just a smart innovation—it’s a necessary shift in how we invest in student success.
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February 13, 2025 | Articles News
The Dosage Dilemma: Unlocking the Potential of Edtech Interventions Through Outcomes Based Contracting
Even the most promising edtech tools won’t drive results without the right implementation. This article explores how edtech potential can be realized when outcomes based contracts drive district and provider alignment around dosage, fidelity, and student impact.
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January 21, 2025 | Articles News
Outcomes Based Contracting: How To Stretch Every Dollar in K-12 Education
As districts face tighter post-ESSER budget constraints, outcomes based contracting is gaining traction as a smart strategy for driving academic outcomes. This District Administration feature highlights how leaders in Duval and Fresno are tying funding to student results—not just services—to build more accountable and sustainable partnerships.
