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Research and Insights

  • Research and Insights

    What’s in a Contract? How Outcomes Based Contracting Reshapes School District–Vendor Relationships

    This research paper from the SCALE Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Education examines how outcomes based contracting transforms K–12 school district procurement — shifting from pay-for-service models to evidence-based, accountable partnerships that tie provider payment to measurable student outcomes.
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    2025 Impact Report

    The 2025 Impact Report documents how outcomes based contracting is strengthening implementation at scale, with data and district stories that show what happens when every contract is designed around measurable student success.
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    2024 Impact Report

    This report details the 2024 highlights and accomplishments of the OBC initiative, including some experiences from our cohort districts involved.
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    Impact in Action Vol. 1

    Impact in Action, Vol. 1 features Duval County Public Schools’ early outcomes based contracting work, showing how a district built on prior success to sharpen implementation, clarify outcomes, and translate investment into student progress.
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    CPBL Feasibility Study

    A Center for OBC joint study with Rivet Education explores how outcomes based contracting can strengthen Curriculum-Based Professional Learning to support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
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    NSSA Research Brief – Outcomes Based Contracting for Tutoring: Insights and Recommendations

    The research brief from the National Student Support Accelerator reports findings from an exploratory study describing the perspectives of districts and providers to better understand OBC’s potential for education systems. The accompanying infographic highlights what OBC is, its key characteristics, and challenges and solutions for successful implementation.
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    Insight Report – Achieving Insights Together

    OBC Managing Director Brittany Miller’s 2023 Insight Report on strengthening mutual accountability for academic services.
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    Policy Brief – Getting Results

    SEF’s 2023 brief to policymakers highlighting opportunities to support the growth and success of districts using OBC.
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    Federal Funding FAQs

    Answers to frequently asked questions about federal funding and outcomes based contracting.
  • Research and Insights

    2023 Impact Report

    This report details the 2023 highlights and accomplishments of the OBC initiative, including some experiences from our cohort districts involved.