A serious transmission process for innovation
requires much more attention to rewarding districts that serve as alpha sites (starting with
philanthropic and federal research
support), easing the transfer of new solutions from district hands to independent entities, and creating a culture where such a dynamic transmission belt is regarded as a good, healthy, and normal thing.
Importantly, once the Albany charter schools reach full enrollment, they no longer receive any
philanthropic subsidy at all, reflecting Carroll's distaste for school models that
require ongoing
philanthropic life
support.