Asking the Wrong Questions of the Wrong Data By Alex Medler I get a kick out of my kids’ musical performances. What do we parents discuss during intermissions? Our universal pride in our young performers, how much we liked the music, how much the kids have improved at their instruments, and how well [...]

Good Outcomes: Making a positive difference for students, parents, and educators in school communities across the country At Safal Partners, we want to make a difference. Since our founding in 2010, our firm has made an unwavering commitment to help education leaders achieve their boldest goals. These goals drive us all to make [...]

Facilitating Florida’s work on a Model Charter School Performance Framework and an Authorizer Report Card Project Lead: Alex Medler, Phd. Safal Partners work with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) was expanded recently.  Safal Partners is facilitating study group for the FDOE that is developing a state-wide, model charter school performance framework. The [...]

Supporting the Colorado Charter School Institute’s and the Colorado Association of Charter School Authorizers Project Lead: Alex Medler, Phd. Safal Partners recently won a contract with the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI), Colorado’s state-wide charter authorizing entity.  In this project, which continues previous contracts with CSI, Safal is supporting CSI’s effort to develop [...]

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Review of School Reform Grants Competition Project Lead: Jesus Davila Safal Partners recently organized and facilitated the expert review of School Reform Grants for the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This project typifies Safal’s ability to provide timely support that expands the capacity of our partners. The TEA needed a [...]