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Districts Rethink ROI as Outcomes Based Contracting Gains Momentum

Districts are facing increased pressure to turn investments into measurable results. This article, featured in Arkansas Money and Politics, explores how the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting is helping education leaders embed accountability and impact directly into their contracts, transforming how we invest in student success.

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