August 4, 2026
K-12 Dive reports on new WestEd research examining outcomes based contracting across eight early-adopter districts in California, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas, finding promising academic gains in several districts alongside costs comparable to traditional contracts — early evidence that paying for results can strengthen both student outcomes and district-vendor accountability.
Curriculum Associates CEO Kelly Sia on why outcomes based contracting depends on partnership, not just accountability.
Dr. Brittany Miller joins EdSurge to unpack new federal edtech guidance urging schools to buy for outcomes, not screen time.
New WestEd research finds early promise for outcomes based contracting, but can't yet separate contract effects from coaching support.