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Outcomes Based Contracting: How To Stretch Every Dollar in K-12 Education

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Media Feature, District Administration

As ESSER funding expires and school districts face growing budget pressures, outcomes-based contracting (OBC) offers a powerful solution—tying funding to measurable student outcomes to ensure every dollar counts. In this article, Jasmine Walker explores how districts like Duval County and Fresno Unified are using OBC to maintain student support, foster accountability, and drive long-term impact even in times of financial uncertainty. Discover how OBC can help your district build a more resilient, results-driven approach to education.

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