"Getting along with unions to get reform done is an idea that's been weaved into many conversations during this conference. Do you agree collaboration is key?" Mitch Daniels: "No." That was Mitch Daniels' answer to CER President Jeanne Allen's question at this year's Excellence in Action summit in Washington, D.C. Mitch Daniels is known for…

As the Wall Street Journal Review & Outlook notes, "Education reformers had good news at the ballot box this month as voters in Washington and Georgia approved measures to create new charter schools. But as the reform movement gathers momentum, teachers unions are giving no quarter in their massive resistance against states trying to shake…

The unions did what they needed to do. They helped re-elect the President and they brought to a halt any momentum there may have been for more serious and wide-ranging threats to their power base. They defeated hostile ballot measures in California, Florida, Idaho, Michigan and South Dakota, and were even able to put a…

Earlier we pointed out four races worth watching because wins would usher in extremely pro-education reformers to the U.S. Senate. Two of the four races ended up as "wins" for education reform with victories for Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.). Ted has a national reputation for defending school choice and parent rights for…

There were a total of five state superintendent races this year across the country and none of the elected leaders are supportive of education reforms, such as charter schools, school choice, or performance pay for teachers.

Two new reform-minded governors have joined the other 23 in the United States that support true education reform, such as charter schools, school choice, and performance pay for teachers, according to analysis by CER. North Carolina was the only state to elect a reform-minded governor after the last governor was decidedly against changing the status…

Before election day, we reminded people that while education is up for a vote in every state through the candidates they select, Georgia, Idaho, and Washington had initiatives on the ballot that could have major impacts education in each state. Georgia’s students scored big on Tuesday with a 58% to 42% victory for Amendment One.…

This election roundup is courtesy of a special edition of the Policy Innovators in Education (PIE) Network newsletter, "Special Election Issue: Results with implications for education reform ." Early observations about election results that could have an impact on issues of interest to education reformers:   States with network member groups ALABAMA: Proposition 4 - Defeated Prop…

If you’re wondering what Tuesday’s results might mean for education reform, here is a quick overview of races to look out for (you can access the FULL Election Night Guide here)

No doubt you’re as tired of all the ads as we are, but in this great nation, having the opportunity to vote for one’s precious ideals is such a gift that we all tend grin and bear it! Another thing we tend to grin and bear is the condition of our schools, which remain in…