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More Flexibility for Charter Teachers in NJ?

12.07.2012

A proposal before the state board would ease alternate certification rules for charter school teachers. “The rationale is increasing flexibility and autonomy in exchange for increased accountability,”

Inside Hawaii Charter School's 12-Year Success

11.30.2012

First of a two-part series about Maui’s Kihei Charter School that explores the history, growth, and success of a school that ranks near the top of all Hawaii schools in reading and math.

Union Challenges Louisiana Reforms In Court

11.28.2012

Multiple teachers associations and school boards are challenging the constitutionality of changes made this year to the state’s voucher program and teacher hiring rules.

Growing Voucher Program Under Attack

11.21.2012

The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging the constitutionality of the state’s rapidly expanding voucher program that the teachers union is aiming to shut down.

SRC Votes Yes On Charter Limits

11.20.2012

In a move that could trigger legal challenges, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission votes to suspend part of state law to control charter-school growth.

Newark Union Approves Merit Pay

11.15.2012

“Newark Teachers Vote ‘Yes’ on Precedent-Setting Contract” by John Mooney NJ Spotlight November 15, 2012 After a year of negotiations and three weeks of sometimes-brutal internal debate, Newark public school teachers and other staff ratified a historic labor agreement yesterday that will reshape pay and many rules for New Jersey’s largest school district. Nearly 2,900…

On the Third Day of Christmas CER Gave to Me…

12.19.2016

A Global Hub for Technology Model Legislation And a Nominee for Opportunity!   The third in our 12-ish days of Christmas series, intended to bring gifts to education reformers everywhere! by Jonathan Harber — Founder, StartED Accelerator Move over, Menlo Park — there’s another tech boom coming, and not necessarily where you’d expect it. This boom is…

On the Second Day of Christmas CER Gave to Me…

12.16.2016

Model Legislation And a Nominee for Opportunity!   The second in our 12-ish days of Christmas series, intended to bring gifts to education reformers everywhere!   by Ted Rebarber* Charter schools have become the single most effective public school reform to date. They provide opportunities to families and the freedom for schools to innovate, improve…

On the First Day of Christmas CER Gave to Me…

12.15.2016

A Nominee for Opportunity!   This is the first in a series of blog posts — CER’s 12(ish) Days of Christmas.  by George Mitchell* I can speak from direct experience when explaining why the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education is such a stunning and positive development.   In the late 1990s the…

Quick Advice on How to Survive Holiday Gatherings

12.14.2016

There’s nothing like gathering with family, friends, and colleagues over the holidays – whether it’s at the school play, a work party, or a neighborhood get-together. That is, until your crazy Aunt Sally launches into a political discussion. Be ready this year. Here are a few conversation starters (and stoppers!) to have ready at your…

Give the Gift of Opportunity

11.29.2016

I am sure by now you have seen that #GivingTuesday is upon us. Did you know that fewer than 40% of our nation’s students are proficient in core subjects?  That number drops to below 20% for minority students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. What if you could change that? We boldly ask that you consider the…

EdReform Revived Event Summary

11.17.2016

  Educational freedom drives innovation that shocks the status quo, inserts competition, and ultimately contributes to the superior outcomes that result from content excellence delivered through great school.s NOTE: A more comprehensive report is coming soon, including videos and full resource bank. Access part of the TRANSCRIPT from the event here! This one-day event was…

Florida Legislature Passes Charter School Expansion Bill, Awaits Signature from Governor

05.17.2017

Charter school expansion bill, HB7069, has passed in the FL legislature and is awaiting Governor Rick Scott’s signature.

Statement by CER Founder & CEO Jeanne Allen on the President’s Executive Order on Federal Overreach in Education

04.26.2017

WASHINGTON, DC – Center for Education Reform Founder & CEO Jeanne Allen issued the following statement on the President’s anticipated signing of an executive order to the Department of Education to review the federal government’s role in schools: We applaud the Trump Administration for pushing forward on one of the four main points of CER’s recommendations…

According to a New Department of Education Study, Charter Schools Outperform Traditional Public Shows

04.17.2017

Florida’s charter school students performed better on state exams and made greater learning gains than their peers in traditional public schools in 2015-16, and racial achievement gaps were smaller in charter schools, according to a new state report.

National Charter School Law Ranking & Scorecard

03.22.2017

Since 1996, CER’s yearly scorecard and ranking of state charter school laws has provided guidance and feedback to policymakers on the relative strengths and weakness of charter school policies and their effectiveness in fulfilling the true meaning of the words “charter school law.”

3 Things You Need to Know About the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program

03.08.2017

Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will consider the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act.

KENTUCKY HOUSE PASSES CHARTER SCHOOL BILL

03.07.2017

A team of Constitutional law experts led by former Solicitor General of the United States Paul Clement has determined that the Kentucky state constitution does not in any way prohibit enactment of a strong charter school law.

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