Education Reform

In an era of global competition for knowledge workers, America is falling behind.

In a 2006 study, 15-year-olds in the U.S. scored lower in mathematics than 80 percent of the other countries profiled. Similarly, according to Civic Enterprises, almost one-third of American public high school students fail to graduate.

How can the U.S. get back into the global game?

Sagamore believes that the answers to America’s education crisis starts when we begin equipping school leaders—teachers, principals, and administrators—to rise to a new level of professional excellence. Places like Marian University are doing just that.

We believe that answers are also found on the legislative front, when policymakers begin reforming the system from the bottom up by encouraging policies that broaden school choice options for families and evaluate practices—like teacher tenure—that need reform. In these areas, Indiana is leading the way. In fact, a year ago, The Wall Street Journal called Indianapolis a “test case for [education] reform.” The piece trumpeted Indianapolis as a rare and unique locale where state, local, and non-profit leaders were testing out innovations in education reform.

We are also convinced that ultimate reform to America’s educational system can only happen when we create better opportunities for every student. Sagamore has led the way in this, through initiatives like Herron High School, a classical charter high school in Indianapolis.

Read the sections below to learn more about our partnerships and efforts to reform education in America.

A Citizen's Guide to Indiana's Education Reform

Indiana Reforms Ed: A Citizen's Guide
No such thing as a "silver bullet"
Scholarships for Education Choice
Sagamore starts fund for low-income students
Herron High School
Sagamore Helps Launch Indianapolis Charter School

Educational Leadership

Video: The Principal Factor
Jim Glassman interviews Sagamore project partner Dan Elsener
Marian University
Training a New Breed of Educators

Innovation in the Classroom

Economic Literacy for Kids
An economics program that is putting an end to intergenerational poverty
Roadmap to America
Bringing American history education to life