Federal policy

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Charting a New Course

Explore the challenges facing the charter-school movement and discover the evidence that initial progress has slowed over the last sixteen years.
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Action Guide on Charter Schools

NEA supports innovative charters but calls for all public schools to meet strict accountability and transparency standards.
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Featured Resources

“Sadly, The Same Old Story”

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Jeanne Allen on the Lack of Gutsy Governors Willing to Embrace Education Reform

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NEWSWIRE: October 16, 2013

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Daily Headlines for August 14, 2012

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Daily Headlines for August 10, 2012

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For The Media

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Alison Consoletti: Maine is not the number one charter law

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Counterproductive Charter Rankings

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Charter Schools Closure Rate Tops 15 Percent

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Choice Causes Anxiety? Puhlease!

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Taking on Education Reform with The Philly Inquirer

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Strong Governors Play Vital Role

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Who Can Wait?

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Times-Picayune: Louisiana charter school monitoring plan ready for review

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Sunshine State News: Low-Income Students Gaining With Tax Credit Scholarships

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New Jersey Spotlight: New Jersey Can No Longer Afford to Have A Weak Charter School Law

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Fox Business: John Stossel's Take: Stupid in America

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Education Poll Disregards Context, Cancels Out Usefulness

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URGENT ED POLICY CHANGES NEEDED

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Government-Run and Regulated Child Care…Here's Why It Won't Work

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Education, Workforce and Apprenticeship Tax Credit – Summary

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3 Must-Watch (or Read!) Pieces About Education in Washington 

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Obama Budget Neglects DC Opportunity Scholarships

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Possible Comeback for No Child Left Behind

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URGENT ACTION NEEDED – Federal Charter School Program

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Washington State Loses Waiver

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Analysis of the Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act

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Raising the Bar: The Role of Charters in K-12 Education

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