A new report by IBM Center for the Business of Government and the Commerce and Contracts Management Institute says trust, governance and data need to be in place before the contracts can work. Outcome ...

In today's competitive business landscape, differentiation is key to success. The educational consultancy I cofounded has pioneered outcome-based contracting (OBC) for the education industry, ...

After decades in education, I’ve seen plenty of reforms come and go. But this year, something shifted, something big. Instead of asking how much programs cost, we’ve finally started asking what they ...

More districts are borrowing a page from other industry playbooks to hold vendors accountable: using outcomes-based contracts as they seek outside help to propel students’ academic recovery. Districts ...

The ways outcomes-based contracts are created, the metrics by which outcomes are judged, and the means of gathering and analyzing data are continually evolving. An outcome-driven contract ensures a ...

As K-12 education faces significant challenges, including declining proficiency rates in math and reading, particularly among underserved populations, there is a growing need for innovative approaches ...

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The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. One idea for ...

A growing number of school districts are piloting a new approach to contracts with tutoring providers—tying a significant portion of a vendor’s payment to improved results for students. The aim of the ...

Today, many health plans prioritize improving their provider network performance and meeting government healthcare program requirements. However, with rising specialty drug costs, health plans ...