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The Dosage Dilemma: Unlocking the Potential of Edtech Interventions Through Outcomes Based Contracting

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Media Feature, Owl Ventures via LinkedIn

The Dosage Dilemma: Unlocking the Potential of Edtech Interventions Through Outcomes Based Contracting—Brittany Miller, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director, The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting; and Malvika Bhagwat, Partner and Head of Outcomes, Owl Ventures

Edtech holds incredible promise for transforming student learning—but only if it’s used with intention. A growing body of research shows that without clear dosage expectations and consistent implementation, even the most innovative tools fall short. In this piece, the Center for Outcomes Based Contracting and Owl Ventures unpack how districts, providers, and investors can align around the metrics that matter most—ensuring edtech lives up to its promise of better student outcomes.

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