Election Day 2020 – What a Year!
Dear Friends –
While I have become accustomed over the past 27 years to incredibly busy weeks, and months, I think most of you would agree that these last several have beat them all.
Beginning with COVID-19’s introduction to the US, like many of you we have sat at our desks and worked across Zoom extended hours every day. For our part, we’ve spent our time relentlessly pushing and prodding the greater public to embrace Education Opportunity, which we believe should be our primary National Security interest.
Money must follow children and fund family choices. That concept has gained unprecedented steam as the enormous deficiencies of the traditional public education system are on full display.
But opponents of transformational change — who seem to have an unending reserve of money and time — have been even more brash and rude in their attacks this year.
So we must do what works — bypass them and take our message and our work to the people, who want and need encouragement and support to change what is happening.
Yes, the election is upon us. But we’ve been through many of them. And we know students all over the country need you, and us, and our colleagues to revolutionize education. Our work will continue toward that goal — no matter what.
So before you turn all your attention back to the crazy, exciting and nerve wracking final coverage of the 2020 election, please take a moment to check out our Fall 2020 Occasional Letter to Friends, linked here.
Peace, today and always.
Jeanne Allen
Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform aims to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans — particularly our youth — ensuring that conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education. We’re always delighted to hear from our readers…suggestions, questions and even the occasional complaint!