Jeanne Allen, President of The Center for Education Reform, released the following statement today regarding the announcement of the names of the 19 Finalists in the 'Race to the Top' competition.

The guidelines will provide states with a blueprint for developing their education reform plans - in return for federal funding - but, according to CER president Jeanne Allen, states that don't embrace real reform may very well end up with federal dollars.

In response to President Barack Obama's remarks today on his Administration's education reform initiatives and Race to the Top competition, Center for Education Reform president Jeanne Allen released the following statement.

American students are not being properly prepared to succeed in the global workforce and demonstrate slower progress than ever before in math proficiency, according to an evaluation of test scores under the Nation's Report Card (NAEP) released today.

The U.S. Department of Education should set strict rules for states receiving federal "Race to the Top" funds for teacher quality initiatives, according to Jeanne Allen, president of The Center for Education Reform.

As students all over the country head back to school this year, what is their likelihood of succeeding? A quick look at four recent indicators of school success - and attitudes surrounding it - are cause for concern.

Center for Education Reform president Jeanne Allen today released the following statement upon the announcement of the Department of Education's guidelines for its Race to the Top fund.

Statement By Center For Education Reform President Jeanne Allen On Supreme Court Ruling Supporting School Choice For Cleveland Children

Monthly Letter to Friends of The Center for Education Reform No. 1 NOVEMBER 3, 1993 Dear Friend: The purpose of this letter, which will be a regular feature of the Center, is to share with a small group of people our insights into current reform efforts, hot-spots of activity, and other important facts. I have…