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How States Can Promote Productivity in Schooling

How States Can Promote Productivity in Schooling. Presented by: Marguerite Roza Research Associate Professor University of Washington MargRoza@uw.edu. Built-in cost escalators outpace revenues. Three Paths Forward. Scenario #1: Slow cuts that work to erode public education

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How States Can Promote Productivity in Schooling

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  1. How States Can Promote Productivity in Schooling • Presented by: • Marguerite Roza • Research Associate Professor • University of Washington • MargRoza@uw.edu

  2. Built-in cost escalators outpace revenues

  3. Three Paths Forward • Scenario #1: Slow cuts that work to erode public education • Scenario #2: Tinker around the edges, trying to protect students and learning • Scenario #3: Redesign schooling to improve processes and outcomes, and sustainability

  4. Public education staffing had been growing through recessions and is only now starting to fall

  5. Districts within states vary on spending, outcomes, & ROI

  6. Unproductive spending buried in many district policies…For example: • Master’s bump: OK districts spend $38M on master’s bump. • Uniform longevity-based salary schedules mean STEM teachers earn less than electives teachers in most states despite higher labor market opportunities. • Small district subsidies: OK small districts spend more than larger despite little evidence of scale economies.

  7. OK’s funding system provides some subsidy for small districts.

  8. What will happen to staff in coming years? Total Comp # Adults Number of education staff per 1000 students peaked in 2008

  9. Education processes are changing • Mass customization • Technological efficiencies • Information systems that inform teaching, learning, and effectiveness • Tolerance for new schooling models

  10. Districts within states vary on spending, outcomes, & ROI

  11. State finance design features: • Fund students, and student types - Avoid over-funding smaller districts, or create hold harmless provisions. - Remove process constraints or input specification • Create transparency, measure productivity • State enables data systems to assist districts • Incent innovation, ensure variation and options - Fund innovation for improved productivity, e.g. through competitive grants or innovation zones • Grow new schools (or program options) in low performing areas • Augment accountability • Student choice and funding portability - Process for school closure

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