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Major Education Law Rankings Reveal Surprising State Leaders, Biggest Movers, and New Top Performers
The 2026 National Charter School Law Scorecard grades every state’s charter school laws, identifying where lawmakers have expanded educational opportunity — and where…
08.05.2026
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Three education priorities for tonight’s State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, DC – On the occasion of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, the Center for…
02.24.2026
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Federal Education Tax Credits (ECCA): What Families Need to Know Right Now
The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) establishes a federal tax-credit scholarship to expand K–12 education options for families – but only in…
02.03.2026
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U.S. Department of Education Grants First ESEA Waiver to Iowa
The U.S. Department of Education approved Iowa as the first state to receive a Returning Education to the States Waiver, allowing the state…
01.05.2026
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White House Announces U.S. Department of Education Reorganization
The White House’s November 18th restructuring shifts key federal education programs to other agencies, creating major opportunities – but also an urgent need…
11.18.2025
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CER Statement on Administration’s Announcement Restructuring Federal Education Programs
The Trump Administration today announced a sweeping shift of federal education programs out of the U.S. Department of Education and into multiple federal…
11.18.2025
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Indiana Leads Education Reform with Bold Federal Waiver Request
Indiana is charging into the future of education with unstoppable momentum, and this week, Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie…
10.22.2025
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Statement Issued on the Latest NAEP Scores for 8th Grade Science and 12th Grade Reading and Math
“We must rebuild American education from the ground up.” Today, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report…
09.09.2025
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U.S. Department of Education Advances School Choice Guidance
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, The U.S. Department of Education issued further guidance on how states can ensure equitable access for students in…
08.21.2025
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A Memorandum: Making the Most of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue to Advance Education Opportunity
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue provides significant opportunities for proponents of education opportunity.
12.02.2020
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