Press Releases
Florida Charter Schools Shine on State Grades
The Center for Education Reform applauds school leaders for major gains in the recently released 2014 School Accountability Report issued by the Florida Department of Education.
Michigan's Charter Law Embodies Best Practices, Allowing Successful Schools to Thrive
The state of Michigan was one of the first in the U.S. to boldly embrace charter schools as a way to meet parental demand for more and better educational opportunities, introducing renewed accountability to the public system.
New Ranking of School Choice Programs Reveals Need for Strong Laws that Facilitate Greater Participation
Out of 14 states that have tax credit-funded scholarship programs, two earn A’s, four earn B’s, five earn C’s, two earn D’s, and one earns an F on a new ranking and analysis from the Center for Education Reform (CER), School Choice Today: Education Tax Credit Scholarships Ranking & Scorecard 2014 released today.
California Court Affirms Student Rights
In a tremendous victory for California students, the Superior Court decision in Vergara v. California has upheld the constitutional rights of students by significantly reversing unproductive teacher employment practices.
Charter School Innovation Advances in Congress
In a victory for students everywhere and a testament to the grassroots power of charter school supporters, H.R. 10 successfully passed the House of Representatives in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion.
Charter Schools Make Strong Showing on America's Best High Schools List
Despite making up just six percent of the nation's public schools, charter schools made a statistically impressive showing on U.S. News & World Report's list of America's Best High Schools, on newsstands this week.
Tennessee Becomes Friendlier to Charter Schools
The Tennessee House of Representatives took the final approval measure necessary to pass HB 0702, which significantly increases the likelihood of expanding quality charter schools across the state. The bill will now head to Governor Haslam’s desk.
Victory for Online Learning in New Jersey
A unanimous ruling from a New Jersey appellate court upheld the right of the State Commissioner of Education to authorize online charter schools, paving the way for innovation and squashing a union-led effort to discourage the expansion of online education.
Tennessee Senate Approves School Voucher Measure
The Tennessee Senate on Thursday passed school choice legislation that would allow low-income students in failing schools to use vouchers, adding to the vast array of legislative proposals aimed at improving student outcomes in the Volunteer State.
Court Ruling Protects Scholarships in Louisiana
On Tuesday, a District Court Judge ruled that the State of Louisiana can continue with the overwhelmingly popular School Choice Scholarship Program without unwarranted intervention, representing a victory for Louisiana families.