# Center on Reinventing Public Education
## Basic Info
**Name:** Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE)
**What is it:** Research organization focused on public education reform. Produces policy-oriented research on school systems, innovations, and the politics of education change. Known for developing the "[[2025-09-16|portfolio strategy]]" — a framework where districts oversee [[Publicly Funded, Privately Operated Education Systems|diverse autonomous ]]schools (including charter schools), empower parent choice, and focus on outcomes rather than inputs. Originally at University of Washington (1993–2022), moved to ASU in 2022.
**Who is involved:** Founded by Paul T. Hill (1993). Currently based at Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
**Location:** Seattle, WA (administrative office); affiliated with ASU
**Link:** [crpe.org](https://crpe.org)
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