Portfolio strategy

The portfolio strategy is a method for continuously improving educational opportunities in urban K-12 school systems. ^[1] The strategy entails managing a portfolio of schools by separating school oversight from school operations and by holding a school's status as contingent, rather than permanent, based on the school's performance. ^{[2] [3]}

The portfolio strategy in practice can be reduced to seven interrelated components: choice, autonomy, talent, varied supports, accountability, funding, and public engagement. ^[4]

Several education systems have adopted a portfolio strategy, including New Orleans, ^[5] Hartford, ^[6] Cleveland, ^[7] Baltimore, ^[8] Lawrence, ^[9] and Denver. ^[10]

References

1. "Portfolio Schools: A Comprehensive Approach to District Improvement". Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
2. Lake, Robin (2009), Performance Management in Portfolio Districts
3. Hill, Paul; Campbell, Christine; Guthrie, James (2013). Strife and Progress: Portfolio Strategies for Managing Urban Schools. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press. ISBN   978-0-8157-2427-8.
4. "Seven Components | Center on Reinventing Public Education". Center on Reinventing Public Education. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
5. "New Orleans 'portfolio' strategy for public schools gains supporters around the country". 29 June 2011.
6. "Hartford Public Schools - Model Portfolio District". Archived from the original on 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
7. "Cleveland's plan for transforming schools" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-07-02.
8. "Portfolio School Districts Project" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-10.
9. Baynham, Erin. "Receivership in Lawrence, MA: Problems, Possibilities, and Progress". education.jhu.edu. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
10. "The Commons / Homepage" (PDF).