EXPANDING
INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY
IN AMERICAN EDUCATION
The mission of the Center for Education Reform is 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. Our vision is a country and states that provide increased, quality educational options that secure our nation’s freedom and future prosperity.
Our Story
Expanding Innovation & Opportunity in American Education Since 1993
How We Do It
Inform
Insights
Providing essential news, facts, data & analysis about the state of education in the U.S.
- Deliver substantive & timely
research, stories & commentary. - Debunk myths, misrepresentations & distortions
to ensure accuracy & substance - Utilize extensive media.
connections to raise awareness
for critical education challenges &
agendas. - Draw on 30+ of experience as
an education thought leader to
contribute unique & profound
perspectives.
Connect
Relationships
Leveraging our deep, diverse network to forge powerful alliances that accelerate innovation
& opportunity
- Broker new collaborations.
- Introduce potential allies from
disparate areas — e.g., pairing
educators with entrepreneurs,
policymakers, investors, etc. - Foster an ecosystem for visionary
entrepreneurs & breakthrough
technology companies &
products to enhance school
infrastructure, teaching methods
& learning tools.
Influence
Policy
Advancing & protecting education reforms that prioritize the needs of learners & families
- Align with high-ranking officials & organizations at every level.
- Promote education innovation, diversity of options, parental choice & proper allocation of
resources. - Unite advocates with legislative allies to spur action.
- Confront opposition & antiquated views head-on.
Engage
Programs
Activating stakeholders with physical & virtual interactions around pivotal issues, trends & opportunities
- Convene a powerful cross-section of educators, business leaders, families, pundits, analysts & officials.
- Provoke spirited & meaningful conversations about watershed
topics. - Feature prominent personalities with passion for education.
- Mobilize visible events in strategic locations.
Donate Today To Expand Innovation & Opportunity In American Education
The DOnors who made it all possible
Thank you, Donors.
Since 1993, we have accomplished much, thanks to our supporters. Each and every contribution results in more quality schools for kids. The list is too long to include here, but we owe a particular debt of gratitude to our longest-running and most prolific givers:
The Achelis and Bodman Foundations
The Anschutz Foundation
The Apgar Foundation
The Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bakke
Mr. Tim Barton
Mr. Brian Bauer
The Honorable and Mrs. Frank Baxter
The BelleJAR Foundation
The Blackie Foundation
The Bonsal Family
Ms. Katherine Brittain Bradley
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
The Broad Foundation
Mr. Eric Brooks
Mr. S. Joseph Bruno and Building Hope
Mr. Kevin Chavous
Ms. Kara Cheseby
The Ravenel and Elizabeth Curry Foundation
The Daniels Fund
Mr. Angus Davis
Mr. Kenneth Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devereux
Mr. Philip H. Dietrich
The Honorable and Mrs. Pete DuPont
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Eakin III
Mr. John C. Eason
Mr. William S. Edgerly
The Doris and Donald Fisher Fund
Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher
Mrs. Maureen Foulke
Mr. Robert W. Garthwait
Mr. Randy P. Gaschler
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Mr. Philip E. Geiger
The Gleason Family Foundation
Dr. Charles J. Gorman
Mr. Jon Hage
Mr. John P. Hansel
Admiral Thomas B. Hayward
The Honorable Thomas J. Healey
The Shirley and Barnett Helzberg Foundation
The Christopher and Adrianna Henkels Charitable Fund
Mr. Donald Hense
Mr. Robert M. Howitt
Ms. Virginia James
Bob and Lynn Johnston
The Dodge Jones Foundation
Mr. William I. Jones
Mr. Melvin
J. Kaplan
Mr. Robert D. Kennedy
The Kern Foundation
Mr. Norman V. Kinsey
Mr. Steven Klinsky
The Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Foundation
Mr. Byron S. Lamm
Mr. Bob Luddy
Mrs. Maryann Mathile
Mr. Thomas McNamara
Mr. Anthony Meyer
The L & S Milken Family Foundation
Greg and Pam Miller
Mr. Michael Moe
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Moen
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Moore
Mr. Gene E. Nicholson
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Oberndorf
Mr. Dennis Odle
Dr. Vivian Pan
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Peabody
The Ruth and Lovett Peters Foundation
The Pumpkin Foundation
The Honorable William J. Raggio
Mr. James S. Regan
Ms. Janice B. Riddell
Mr. Geoffrey Rosenberger, CFA
SABIS Educational Systems, Inc.
Michael and Ellen Sandler
Mr. Daniel P. Schmidt
Mr. Adam Shapiro
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sills
The William E. Simon Foundation
Ms. Shirley Sontheimer
The Smart Family Foundation
The Honorable H. Cooper Snyder
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Snyder
Mr. John R. Stambaugh
The John Templeton Foundation
Mr. Whitney Tilson
The Walton Family Foundation
Mr. Robert M. Weekley
The Honorable and Mrs. Ronald Weiser
Mr. Helmut Weymar
Mr. Chris Whittle
Jeff and Janine Yass
Ms. Marykay Zimbrick
CER in the News
VIEW ALLIn School Board Elections, Parental Rights Movement Is Dealt Setbacks
11.09.2023
Culture battles on gender and race did not seem to move many voters.
Culture battles on gender and race did not seem to move many voters.
Some school districts switch to 4-day week amid nationwide teacher shortage
08.31.2022
The teacher shortage has resulted in some historic changes in the classroom.
The teacher shortage has resulted in some historic changes in the classroom.
Press Releases
VIEW ALLAs Voters Head To Polls, Education Will Be Front And Center
11.07.2023
Here is a microcosm of the issues in four key states representative of what's at the forefront of parents’ minds as they head to the polls today.
Here is a microcosm of the issues in four key states representative of what's at the forefront of parents’ minds as they head to the polls today.
CER Applauds Report Validating Charter School Effectiveness
11.01.2023
Pathbreaking Report Finds Charter Schools Provide Better ROI
Pathbreaking Report Finds Charter Schools Provide Better ROI
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