As school districts across the country struggle financially, Frederick M. Hess of AEI and Eric Osberg of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute offer new insight into how school leaders can not only survive the current economic storm, but also restructure their schools to save money and improve efficiency.

In this era of constrained resources, how can schools cut costs, eliminate inefficient spending, and fuel school improvement?

Many of the most successful charter school providers are embarking on ambitious growth plans; the climate for expansion seems hospitable.