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Education Strategies for Success. Cross & Joftus provides expert advice and assistance to education leaders in governments, foundations, corporations, think tanks, school districts, and advocacy organizations. Our tailored support enhances education reforms by helping clients develop effective policies, evaluate programs, plan strategically, and use best practices. READ MORE ABOUT CROSS & JOFTUS arrow
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Cross & Joftus Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Our firm is celebrating five years of great work with exceptional clients. We have a successful track record and a proven business model.


The Learning Network

A new Cross & Joftus approach to school system improvement, The Learning Network, builds capacity at the school, district, and state levels to improve the quality of education all children receive. Read more arrow

Cross & Joftus Announces New Partner Sharon Deich

Sharon contributes important knowledge and experience in school finance and change management. In addition, she has considerable expertise in coupling out-of-school time supports and services with traditional education reforms to improve student outcomes. Read more arrow


Christopher Cross Interviewed by PBS NewsHour's John Merrow

Hear the podcast of Chris’ interview on the challenges and opportunities facing Arne Duncan, the new U.S. Secretary of Education. See the video of the complete NewsHour story.






Cross & Joftus Authors Reports on High School Reform and Extra Learning Time

Read Dollars and Sense: A First Look at Financing a New Day for Learning by Sharon Deich, with Heather Clapp Padgette, and High School Reform in Colorado: A History of Efforts and Lessons for the Future by Heather Clapp Padgette.

The opportunity to work with Cross & Joftus was a great benefit to my district. Thanks to C&J, we have already made key changes to our practice. The mindset of problem solving and collaboration has great potential for our schools.  

Dr. Denise Seguine
Chief Academic Officer, Wichita Public Schools