Grounded in research from the SCALE Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Education, this paper examines how outcomes based contracting reframes procurement—prioritizing evidence, accountability, and student achievement in district–vendor partnerships.
What’s in a Contract? How Outcomes Based Contracting Reshapes School District–Vendor Relationships
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