Track federal actions affecting education—including funding, regulation, state authority, parental power, and innovation—and explore CER’s recommendations for a more effective federal role.

The Nation’s Report Card reveals what students know—and where the country is falling short. Find the latest NAEP results, historical trends, and CER’s analysis of what the numbers mean for students and America’s future.

Understand the landmark court decisions protecting parents’ right to choose—including the rulings that removed constitutional barriers to religious and other educational options.

Strong charter schools depend on strong laws. Explore CER’s state rankings, model legislation, and analysis of the policies that determine whether charter schools can open, operate, grow, and serve students effectively.

Access CER’s original research, policy recommendations, practical guides, and landmark publications on educational freedom, innovation, accountability, and opportunity.

Explore more than three decades of education policy history, analysis, commentary, and reform lessons from CER’s extensive collection.