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Helpful Aspects of Outcomes-Based Contracts that K-12 Officials Want All Vendors to Know

K12 leaders want partners, not vendors. Learn what education officials value most in OBC relationships, from shared risk and transparent data to implementation support and mutual accountability, and discover how providers can position themselves as true collaborators in student success.

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