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June 4, 2026 | Articles
Follow the North Star: using data-informed implementation to drive better outcomes
There’s a difference between data that’s easy to dismiss and data that demands a response. Cara Jackson and Elise Lenthe attended the 2026 Strategic Data Project Convening and came back with that insight, alongside a clear case from Duval County Public Schools for why implementation doesn’t survive on goodwill alone,…
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May 26, 2026 | Articles
When the Contract Tells You What to Track
Outcomes based contracting promises that districts pay for results, not just services. But that promise only holds if districts and providers can see what's happening while there's still time to act. Brittany Miller, Executive Director of the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting, and Justin Serrano, CEO of Littera Education, examine what it takes to build data infrastructure that makes contract terms visible in real time—and what becomes possible when accountability is legible at the speed of implementation, not the speed of publication.
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March 11, 2026 | Articles
What K12 Providers Get Wrong About Outcomes Based Contracting (And Four ‘Aha’ Moments That Change That)
"Too risky." "Payment depends on perfection." "Is the upside worth the coordination?" These are the concerns providers bring to the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting when they first encounter the model—and they're understandable. Jillian Evans unpacks four misconceptions that get in the way, and shows how strong outcomes based contracts are built to be fair, transparent, and designed so providers can earn more for delivering real results.
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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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August 21, 2025 | Articles
Back to School with Better Results: The OBC Toolkit for Districts
Every dollar a district spends on tutoring should be tied to better student outcomes—but most contracts track minutes logged, attendance, or time on platform instead. Hedreich Nichols explores the real cost of vague contracts and introduces the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting's free District Toolkit: four field-tested resources that help districts negotiate, structure, and monitor tutoring partnerships built around what students actually learn.
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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.