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Los Angeles Charter Moratorium Rejected
11.14.2012
Following a flood of protests from parents and charter supporters, the Los Angeles Unified board soundly rejected a resolution seeking a voluntary moratorium on new charter applications.
Charter Schools Coming to Washington
11.13.2012
Washington voters have narrowly approved an initiative that clears the way for up to 40 charter schools to be opened in the state over the next five years.
Charters' Future In Hands of Georgia Voters
11.06.2012
The future of charters could be determined Tuesday by a ballot measure that asks voters to amend the State Constitution so that an appointed statewide commission could authorize new schools.
Choice Process Goes Virtual in Nashville
11.06.2012
Submitting a school choice application to Metro schools is becoming a little easier this month with the launch of an online process designed to get more children enrolled in the school they want, an education official said.
School Reform on the Ballot
10.31.2012
A pair of important ballot initiatives in Washington and Idaho will either extend or stifle reform momentum.
Camden Students Denied Transfer
10.25.2012
Attorneys say the judge’s decision, if stands, “will mean that ZIP codes do indeed determine whether or not a child has the right to a thorough and efficient education in New Jersey.”
This Is Too Important Not To Share!
11.07.2016
If you know anyone in MA, even long lost friends, please forward this email to them! It’s time to expand parent power for our kids. “If you were told that your only option for school for your child was currently underperforming, what would you do?” A Note from Beth Anderson (Excerpts) I am sending this…
"Charter schools have made these last three years the best of my life"
11.01.2016
Meet the Richards family from Framingham, Massachusetts. They are just one of thousands of families across the Bay State who have had their lives forever changed thanks to the excellent education they received at their local charter school – Christa McCullough Charter School. “Charter schools have made the last three years the best of my…
"Mommy, They Get Me." A Massachusetts Mother is Overwhelmed By Her Son's Charter School
11.01.2016
As Massachusetts voters consider expanding opportunity through public charter schools on November 8, charter school parent Laura Richards explains how charter schools in Massachusetts have helped her son in ways she never imagined possible.
23 Timeline Tidbits To Celebrate EdReform Turning 23
10.12.2016
The 23 year history of #EdReform is also the making of a movement! Follow these #CER23 Timeline Tidbits to learn why it matters: 1993: 10 years after Nation at Risk & continued crisis, The Center for Education Reform is founded by @JeanneAllen to make all schools work better for all children. 1995: CER publishesThe…
Meet the Candidates of Election 2048!
09.19.2016
As the 2016 presidential debates kick off, Success Academy’s middle school debate champions will demonstrate how the pros do it! This live debate will feature eighth grade scholars from Success Academy Harlem East’s champion debate team, who will apply their remarkable skills in arguing both sides of an exciting education policy issue. Opening remarks will…
Innovation and Technology is Alive and Well at These 10 Super Schools
09.16.2016
Education Reform has evolved. And with it, so has CER’s mission to transform the landscape for education excellence and opportunity. In an increasingly digital world, the need to connect the dots between leading innovators and technology with the demand for greater educational opportunity is more critical than ever. The need to improve opportunities for students…
CER’s Statement on Biden’s Ed Secretary Generates Significant Coverage
12.23.2020
On Tuesday, December 22, President-Elect Biden announced his decision to nominate Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education.
Miguel Cardona, Joe Biden’s Intriguing Choice for Education Secretary, Offers Promise
12.22.2020
Will Miguel Cardona be the archangel that kids and parents desperately need right now?
Newswire – December 15, 2020
12.15.2020
ANNUAL NAUGHTY AND NICE LIST… and sing along with CER and Andy Williams — It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
U.S. Secretary Of Education Candidate’s Commentary And Agenda Should Take Her Out Of The Running
12.09.2020
Parent advocates rally in opposition to Lily Eskelsen García
Newswire – December 8, 2020
12.08.2020
THE ELVES AREN’T THE ONLY ONES BUSY.
A Memorandum: Making the Most of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue to Advance Education Opportunity
12.02.2020
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What We Want to Hear From President Trump in His First State of the Union Address
02.28.2017
The watchwords in education for the next four years ought to be parental choice and freedom for children to attend a school that meets their needs.
Action This Week in Kentucky House on Charter-School Legislation
02.21.2017
HB520 is a very weak charter bill.
A Strong Kentucky Charter School Law Clearly Meets Constitutional Requirements, Top Legal Experts Find
02.16.2017
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.
Betsy DeVos Will Make a Fine Education Secretary
02.07.2017
She brings a new and valuable perspective.
Praise for CHOICE Act Introduced Today by US Senator Tim Scott
01.25.2017
Opening Doors to Opportunity for More Students and Families FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was issued today by Jeanne Allen, founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform, regarding the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (S. 235) introduced today by US Sentaor Tim…
New Report on Charter Schools Offers Best Evidence to Date of Their Impact
01.24.2017
WASHINGTON, DC (January 24, 2017) — A new report, released just in time for National School Choice Week, from the Center for Education Reform offers a history of the 25-year-old charter school movement while addressing the myths that exist about the national charter school landscape. Just the Facts: Success, Innovation, and Opportunity in Charter Schools…