Education Resource Strategies

ERS is the only organization with nearly 13 years of experience working with the largest urban school systems in the country on strategic resource allocation. We have worked hand-in-hand with nearly 30 school systems nationwide, including 16 of the 100 largest urban districts, on topics such as teacher compensation and career path, funding equity, school design, central office support, and budget development. We also share research and practical tools based on our extensive dataset, and we collaborate with others to create the conditions for change in education. In all of our work, we focus on the larger picture—how resources work together to create high-performing systems. Our non-profit 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. Mission: Our country needs strong urban school systems to ensure that all students reach their potential—but we believe districts must transform how they use resources in order to reach that goal. Our mission is to drive that transformation in three ways: consulting to districts and states; research and tools; and collaboration and outreach.