CER in the News
Study Shows Marked Charter Enrollment Growth
Approximately 2.5 million public school students were enrolled in charter schools last school year, up more than 12 percent from last year and more than 30 percent from a decade earlier, a recent report from the National Alliance for Public Schools states, based on a February survey.
2014 Midterm Elections and School Choice: Q and A With Advocates
The 2014 midterm elections were a big win for Republicans, but how did they shake out for school choice?
Rick Scott Inches Past Charlie Crist to Re-Election in Florida
Florida GOP Gov. Rick Scott eked out a win over Republican-turned-Democratic challenger Charlie Crist Tuesday in a tight race that came down to fewer than 100,000 votes.
The Governors and Vergara: Why It's Both Necessary – and Avoidable – to Take Education Reform to Court
Policymakers, pundits and ed reformers are gleeful in the wake of the Vergaradecision finding the practice of teacher tenure in California unconstitutional.
New Report Slams Detroit Free Press on Charters
National media watchdog group says Detroit Free Press series is only 10% reliable; criticizes paper for engaging in partisan political activity
Wisconsin Sunk $139 Million Into Private Schools Booted From Voucher Program
Over the past decade, Wisconsin has spent around $139 million on school vouchers to pay tuition for students attending private schools that were eventually disqualified from the state's program, according to a review by the Wisconsin State Journal.
Making the Grade: Where Does Your State Voucher Program Rank?
Want to know how state voucher programs stack up? The Center for Education Reform has the answer.
Survey: Utah parents have ample power in child’s education
Utah parents appear to have ample control over their child’s education, the Center for Education Reform reported.
State ranks 36th in report card for parents
Arkansas ranks #36 out of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia when it comes to giving parents fundamental power over their child’s education.
Politico's Morning Education: Movers and Shakers
By Caitlin Emma Politico October 9, 2014 MOVERS AND SHAKERS The Center for Education Reform has elected new officers to its board of directors: Frank Bonsal III, former director of entrepreneurship at Towson University, will serve as chairman; CEO of GSV Capital Michael Moe was elected vice chair; Managing Director of BMO Capital Markets Susan…