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Vouchers Prompting Battles Nationwide
04.09.2012
Students caught in the middle of political fights and court battles over whether public dollars should go to school voucher programs.
Voucher, Charter Victory in Louisiana
04.05.2012
State Senate votes in favor of Gov. Jindal’s reforms, such as expanding charter schools and establishing a voucher program.
Tenure Elimination Stalls In Missouri
04.04.2012
State senate opts for pilot program in test vote rather than eliminating teacher tenure.
No Vouchers For Alaska
04.03.2012
Supporters acknowledge they don’t have enough support to pass constitutional amendment.
Politics Stall Frederick Charter
04.02.2012
Supporters of a proposed charter school express anger over a setback they say is the result of a politically motivated decision by board members.
CA Trigger Turnaround Rejected
03.29.2012
Supporters of changes at struggling Desert Trails Elementary say they will fight the vote in court.
Principal Re-Evaluation
10.15.2015
“Developing Excellent School Principals to Advance Teaching and Learning: Considerations for State Policy” by Paul Manna is a complex and extensive study that explains one main concept: “how states can ensure schools have principals who advance teaching and learning.” Currently in America, principals’ roles are vital but rarely recognized, and unfortunately overlooked by policy makers in state…
Feelin' 22
10.14.2015
I dunno about you, but we’re feelin’ 22! Yesterday CER officially turned 22, marking over two decades of advocating for choice, accountability, and Parent Power. While we’re proud of what the #edreform movement has accomplished, it’s time to ramp up the pace at which students have access to choices. Across America, only about five percent…
Purpose Of Charters And Specialized Schooling
10.05.2015
After reading “Measuring Diversity in Charter School Offerings” by Michael Q. McShane and Jenn Hatfield, my understanding of charter schools has been broadened and solidified. Before reading this report, I knew what a charter school was – a school that is run independently, yet is still funded by the state. However, I now understand just why…
Hear Our Voices, Save Our Choices – #SaveTheChartersBmore
10.01.2015
Maryland borders the District of Columbia, home to countless charter schools and educational options, yet ranks an abysmal number 43 for Parent Power. The state has a weak charter law and school boards that are controlled by the unions’ interests. Despite the obstacles, the city of Baltimore has been able to open several charter schools.…
The Beginning: CER Intern Chronicles
09.29.2015
I am a bit of a nomad. As a kid I moved across the country multiple times; Hawaii, California, South Dakota, Arizona, and South Carolina. Now I am living and working in Washington DC, but I always struggle when people ask me where I am from. It’s a serious identity crisis. But when people ask…
Washington Yu Ying Charter School Recognized For Excellence By Michelle Obama
09.28.2015
This weekend, First Lady Michelle Obama, Madame Peng, wife of President Xi of China, and students from the Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School, attended the naming ceremony of the new baby panda at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. (his name is Bei Bei!) At this ceremony, the Yu Ying School was recognized by…
Catholic Education Hangs in the Political Balance
08.20.2020
Proponents say the November election’s outcome will determine the future of many schools.
Back To School 2020: Will Parents Take Over Schooling?
08.20.2020
Systems should be consulting parents about what they want and for their ideas, working to ensure that they have the resources they need to keep education moving in their home or neighborhood.
Newswire – August 18, 2020
08.18.2020
POLICIES CONGRESS SHOULD ADOPT…RETURN OF THE POD PEOPLE… THE BATTLE OVER “SCHOOL”….
CER Today – August 7, 2020
08.07.2020
Don’t miss what’s happening in education today, around the country.
Fox & Friends: Political extortion? Teachers issue demands before returning to the classroom
08.05.2020
CER Founder & CEO Jeanne Allen appeared on Fox & Friends for a segment on: Educators from across the country take part in a National Day of Resistance to demand police-free schools, canceling rents and mortgages, Wall Street funds for reopening and more.
Newswire – August 4, 2020
08.04.2020
POLICIES CONGRESS SHOULD ADOPT…RETURN OF THE POD PEOPLE… THE BATTLE OVER “SCHOOL”….
Effort to Expand Educational Opportunity in Massachusetts is National Model
04.08.2016
Diverse coalition, compelling data and stories driving momentum April 8, 2016 Washington, DC – A diverse array of parents, community leaders, pro-parent power legislators and Governor Charlie Baker have banded together to secure critical changes to the state’s charter school law that would ensure thousands more students have the opportunity for a better education. Their…
Nation's Two Premier Education Reform Organizations Announce Powerhouse Merger
04.01.2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2016 CONTACT: Corrie Leech, NACSA 312-376-2327 Michelle Tigani, CER 202-750-0016 WASHINGTON, DC – The Center for Education Reform and the National Association of Charter School Authorizers have announced the merger of their two organizations, effective today. “For years, our two organizations have worked to grow the quality and quantity…
Statement from CER Founder & CEO on Supreme Court Split Decision in Friedrichs Case
03.29.2016
Jeanne Allen: Issue of Teachers’ Rights Not Going Away WASHINGTON, DC (March 29, 2016)- Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of The Center for Education Reform, issued the following statement on the 4-4 Supreme Court ruling in the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association et al. case this morning: The Supreme Court’s split decision on whether or…
US Education Secretary Nominee Gets Pressed on DC OSP
02.25.2016
DC Families Ask Federal Officials To Release Scholarship Funds February 25, 2016 WASHINGTON DC – As members of the US Senate HELP Committee were preparing for the confirmation hearing of Dr. John B. King, Jr. for US Education Secretary, Washington, DC students and parents were pressing Senate officials to help reauthorize the DC Opportunity Scholarship…
PA Supreme Court Rules SRC Must Follow Law
02.18.2016
News Alert February 18, 2016 HARRISBURG, PA. Rebuffing Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission (SRC) in ignoring the letter of the law governing the state’s charter school law, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the SRC’s actions are unconstitutional and it will no longer be above the law. Since the General Assembly permitted the School Reform…
Statement from CER on NAPCS Charter School Law Report
01.21.2016
Allen: The Content of Laws Matters In Ensuring Student Success January 21, 2016 Jeanne Allen, Founder and President Emeritus of The Center for Education Reform (CER), issued the following statement on the release of Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Charter School Laws yesterday from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools…