National Charter Schools Week 2019 Day 6This is a country built on innovation, but when it comes to education we are far too cautious. We do not need a thousand flowers to bloom, as the saying goes. What we need is to have a thousand (or tens of thousands) of seeds planted. Those that are watered…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, 2019 CONTACT: Alexandra Phelps [email protected] (703) 966-0831 Washington, D.C. — Jeanne Allen, the founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform (CER), issued the following statement: “News of federal legislation to incentivize private funding of scholarships for low-income and working-class families broke tonight, a welcome sign in the battle for more…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2019 Statement from Jeanne Allen, Founder & CEO of the Center for Education Reform (CER): “It’s a significant milestone when a president singles out a major education issue in the State of the Union address. Every year we wait in anticipation for the potential to bring much needed national attention to…

Center for Education Reform responds to Virginia teacher walkout School funding, not teacher pay, is the most important education issue FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29th, 2018 Statement from Jeanne Allen, Founder & CEO of the Center for Education Reform (CER): (Washington, D.C.) - “Today’s teacher walkout in Virginia is another well-intentioned but flawed effort to address…

Leading national education group applauds School Safety Commission recommendations Interagency action is comprehensive and sound FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18th, 2018 Statement from Jeanne Allen, Founder & CEO of the Center for Education Reform (CER): (Washington, D.C.) - “I am encouraged by the recommendations of the Federal Education Commission on School Safety, and its integrated focus…

  (Washington, DC - October 23, 2018) — The Center for Education Reform (CER), the nation’s leading advocate for opportunity & innovation in education, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a summit and gala on October 26, 2018 at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Miami, Florida, a state that is the gateway to Latin America…

Whether students are back in school or you’re just getting your classrooms and work ready for them, we appreciate our fine educators and all you do. CER is here to support you in all your efforts.

The Supreme Court overruled a highly political ruling by a Superior Court Judge who claimed that the Puerto Rico Education Reform act violates the territory’s Constitution.

  (Washington, DC - July 3, 2018) — The leaders in multi-national education innovation today announced a pathbreaking partnership with CER on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary Summit and Gala Awards ceremony. Arizona State University (ASU) and Global Silicon Valley (GSV) will bring their breakthrough 10 years of coordinated leadership and entrepreneurial engagement to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 CONTACT: Mary Riner (202) 750-0016 | [email protected] U.S. Supreme Court Rules in favor of Mark Janus in Janus v. AFSCME Statement by Jeanne Allen, Founder & CEO It’s a great day in Washington, DC! The high court’s decision strikes a blow for the freedom guaranteed to individuals under the constitution.…