Press Releases
PDK Education Poll Provides Clearer Results Than Ever Before
Statement from CER Founder & CEO on the 48th Annual PDK Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools
Sad Day for Teachers' Rights in California
The following statement was issued today by Jeanne Allen, founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform, on the California Supreme Court’s denial to hear the Vergara v. California case dealing with employment rules such as teacher tenure:
Uncle Sam's Overreach on Charter Schools
In order to protect state laws governing charter schools and charter school freedom from undue interference from the federal government, The Center for Education Reform (CER) has submitted comments in response to the Department of Education’s May 31, 2016, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to accountability and state plans under the Elementary and Secondary…
North Carolina Increases Education Opportunity
Legislative action in North Carolina will result in new and expanded opportunities for students, thanks to the creation of a new Achievement School District and expanded resources for teachers, students and families.
Mike Pence Is the Veep Education Reformers Need
Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of The Center for Education Reform, issued the following statement on presidential candidate Donald Trump's pick of Indiana Governor Mike Pence as potential running mate:
Education Opportunity Forum Lineup Finalized
Indiana Governor Mike Pence to Headline Kemp Forum on Expanding Opportunity with U.S. Senator Tim Scott For Immediate Release July 11, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC — On July 27, 2016, The Center for Education Reform and The Jack Kemp Foundation will welcome Indiana Governor Mike Pence, along with U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Wisconsin State Senator…
Hillary Is Right on Innovation!, Say Education Reformers
The best way to improve the U.S. education system is through innovation and opportunity.
A Terrible Day for Teachers' Rights
The following statement was issued today by Jeanne Allen, founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform, on the Supreme Court’s denial of a petition to rehear the Friedrichs v. California Teacher’s Association et al. case:
School Reform Advocates Sound Alarm For Innovation And Opportunity
Leaders in education, business, politics, and media joined The Center for Education Reform (CER) yesterday at The National Press Club to unveil a manifesto calling on all engaged in education and learning to forge a new commitment to innovation and opportunity.
Statement From CER Founder & CEO On Virtual Charter Schools Report
Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of The Center for Education Reform, issued the following statement on a report on virtual charter schools released today: