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Increased Assault on DC Charters
NEWS ALERTTO: PEOPLE WHO CHERISH DC's KIDS FROM: CERIncreased Assault on DC ChartersWhen forums are framed in deliberately misleading language, we know the intent isn't public information but harmful actions. That's why I'm writing to you right now, to bring to your attention that in the District, anti-charter forces are organizing community forums, clad in…
Who Owns Our Children?
Dear Friend, For too long, the usual suspects have played the blame game trying to convince us that it’s the system’s fault, or that it takes a village to raise a child. But as a mother of four children, I know that’s baloney. It’s parents who know what’s best for our kids. And, for too long, education policy in this country…
Your Gift of Education and Choice Makes a Difference
Dear Friend, Thank you for your generous support of CER’s nearly two decades of real education reform work. Working together, you have made a difference by putting choice back into thousands of parents’ hands this year. We truly can’t do all this without you. Together, with your help, CER influenced and enabled more laws and…
Education Reform Conversation Starters (and Stoppers)
Dear Friend, Last week, I wrote to you about gathering with family and friends over the holidays and how to start (and stop) education reform conversations. Picture this: Your sister corners you by the cookie table. It starts out with, “How did you feel about the election?” and quickly spins out of control. Be ready…