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New Book Offers Vital Insight for Next Generation of Education Reform

An indispensable new anthology to the beginnings of the modern-day education reform movement, Education Reform: Before It Was Cool – The Real Story and The Pioneers Who Made It Happen, is designed for people who truly want to understand and learn first-hand from the greatest contributors to the movement to make our nation’s schools work…

Tennessee Turns Its Back on Results

The Center for Education Reform’s President, Kara Kerwin, issued the following statement in reaction to the blocking of HB 1693 in the Tennessee Legislature today.

Budget Neglects More Than Half of All Charter Schools in New York State

The New York Legislature, together with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, crafted a budget passing late Monday night that financially favors a select few charter schools in New York City rather than giving charter schools – and the students they serve – statewide equitable treatment.

Massachusetts Fails to Lift Charter School Cap

Politics Overcome Demand to Create Quality Schools CER Press Release Washington, D.C. March 25, 2014 Kara Kerwin, president of The Center for Education Reform, released the following statement on the failure to lift the charter school cap in Massachusetts: “It is extremely disappointing to see efforts to lift the charter school cap in Massachusetts come…

Tennessee Lawmakers Take Positive Step Forward on Charter Schools

Kara Kerwin, president of The Center for Education Reform, issued the following statement in response to the Tennessee Senate’s passage of SB 0830.

Tennessee Must Strengthen Education Policies to Meet Growing Demand

Fewer than half of state charter school laws in the United States earn above-average grades according to The Center for Education Reform’s (CER) 15th Edition of Charter School Laws Across the States: Rankings & Scorecard released today, and Tennessee is no exception, earning a grade of “C” with a ranking of 22nd out of 42…

National Report Card Reveals States Must Strengthen Education Policies to Meet Growing Demand

Fewer than half of state charter school laws in the United States earn above-average grades according to The Center for Education Reform’s (CER) 15th Edition of Charter School Laws Across the States: Rankings & Scorecard

Jonathan Hage Joins CER Board of Directors

The Center for Education Reform (CER) announced the election of Jonathan Hage, founder, chairman, president and CEO of Charter Schools USA, Inc. to its Board of Directors.

Tennessee Needs to Embrace School Choice

The Tennessee House Budget Subcommittee just passed a bill that would allow students in the bottom 10 percent of low-performing schools to obtain a voucher, and by extension an opportunity for success. This first step could potentially open the door for even more students to benefit from having the means to seek out the education…

President Obama Puts Opportunity Scholarships On Chopping Block

Obama Administration Once Again Neglects DC Voucher Program CER Press Release Washington, DC March 4, 2014 Showing little regard for low-income families who rely on school choice for a chance at success, the Obama administration has yet again allowed for a severe funding imbalance in its budget for the widely popular and successful D.C. Opportunity Scholarship…