Every school.
Every student.
Ready for tomorrow.
For 20 years, ERS has empowered school system leaders to make transformative shifts in resources, structures, and practices so that all students—especially those with the greatest learning needs and those furthest from opportunity—attend a school where they can learn and thrive. Our nonprofit status enables a different kind of partnership with districts and states: one where we participate in the transformation struggle, create insights together, and share lessons with others.
Learn more about our innovative work in school systems across the country.
Let’s Collaborate
Partner with Us
Work closely with an ERS team to address a specific deep issue in your district or state, or conduct a broad assessment of resource use to meet strategic goals.
Online Tools
Explore how transformational change might look in your district or school with interactive online tools like our popular Budget Hold’em card game or Teacher Compensation Calculator.
Publications, Research, and Stories
Read our latest research and analysis from the field and case studies on how districts across the country can—and are—driving transformational change.
Explore our vision for…
Financial Sustainability
The Teaching Job
High School
Recent Publications
Our latest tools and publications help district leaders respond to the moment and build toward sustainable change. See how you can strategically transform resource use to prepare every student for tomorrow.
Examining Teacher Turnover Trends (2021-25)
Our new teacher turnover analysis shows what percentage of teachers left their school or role, which schools experienced the most turnover, which teachers were most likely to leave, and what leaders can do to mitigate challenges.
How Lubbock ISD Analyzed the ROI of CTE Pathways to Inform Decision-Making
This new case study shows how Lubbock ISD analyzed the ROI of its CTE pathways to focus on offerings that were most impactful to students and the community, while maximizing available resources.
5 Intertwining Financial Challenges New England Districts Are Facing
This new analysis looks at the five intertwining financial challenges that are impacting districts right now: unpredictable federal funding, shifting state economics, enrollment decline, rising costs, and increased student need.
The Strategic System for Strong Schools
System-level action is more critical than ever.
Based on our work with district and state partners across the country, we’ve developed a multi-dimensional vision built around seven integrated strategies that districts can emulate to create high-performing schools at scale.
When tackled together, these strategies can transform education to meet our new goals for learning.
