CER ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOR SENATOR TONY WILLIAMS
State Senator Tony Williams of Pennsylvania Special Guest for Salute to Charter Reception
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Education Reform (CER) announced today that State Senator Tony Williams of Pennsylvania’s 8th District will be the special guest for the Salute to Charter Schools Reception to be held on Monday, June 20 in Washington, DC.
“CER is pleased to welcome to Washington, Senator Tony Williams who for years has been the education choice champion for the families of Pennsylvania. As the original architect of Pennsylvania’s charter school legislation he ushered in an era of expanded options which has enabled thousands of children to have a brighter future in the Keystone State,” said Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of CER.
Senator Williams was first elected in 1988 as a state representative for the 191st District followed by his move a decade later to the state senate for the 8th District representing the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. In addition to his pioneering efforts in establishing charter schools, he also pushed to expand school choice and corporate citizenship through the Education Improvement Tax Credit and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs.
CER’s Salute to Charter Schools brings together the pioneers and innovators who are transforming education for millions of students. CER is pleased to join the Yass Prizeorganization, which it proudly administers, to celebrate the movement.
The reception is part of the 2022 National Charter Schools Conference which is the largest national gathering of educators, advocates, and leaders in the charter community.
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About CER – Working to advance education innovation and opportunity for nearly 3 decades, the Center for Education Reform also today administers the $1 Million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless Education to reward education providers who deliver for students no matter the challenges. Applications open through July 15 for more than $10 million in prizes and the chance to become part of a new community to advance STOP principles.