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Today at Scotus
01.22.2020
Special CER News Alert: Today’s Coverage of Espinoza V. Montana Dept of Revenue
TIME – Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue
01.21.2020
CER IN THE NEWS January 21, 2020 Friends, We are one day away from the most significant Supreme Court case involving education in over 60 years – Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. As we all continue to work hard to spread lead plaintiff Kendra Espinoza’s important story, we are sharing a new piece co-written…
#WhatAboutUs?
12.19.2019
Democratic Candidates Asked to Listen to Voices of Struggling Parents Following Them Across NationMinority parents, advocates, and school leaders demand an answer to #WhatAboutUs?As the seven leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination gather for the debate in Los Angeles, charter school parents, advocates, and leaders from throughout the country are calling on the debate moderators and the candidates to give education opportunity the attention…
Charters Challenge Candidate Forum
12.13.2019
Charter Schools in Pittsburgh & Leaders throughout Pennsylvania Unite Issue strong message to special interest sponsors of “Public Education Forum 2020” and the Democratic candidates ignoring parental demands WASHINGTON 12.13.19 — Charter school leaders in Pittsburgh, joined by others throughout Pennsylvania, and by key state democratic officials issued strong statements today challenging the Democratic candidates for president…
Fox & Friends October 23, 2019
10.23.2019
CER IN THE NEWSFox & FriendsOctober 23, 2019 CER Founder & CEO Jeanne Allen appeared on Fox & Friends for a segment on Elizabeth Warren’s EdReform plan that wrongly attacks Charter Schools & puts special interests over parents’ rights. Read her article from the Washington Examiner here.
Elizabeth Warren's old-school education plan is a teachers' union dream
10.23.2019
CER IN THE NEWSWashington ExaminerOctober 22, 2019Elizabeth Warren issued a stark return to the past in her education plan released Monday. Much anticipated, the plan is more than reminiscent of the old initiatives that led the country to a massive decline in educational attainment that we’ve only recently begun to reverse.Her leading supporters in the teachers’…
Why Ohio Schools Are Open, Maryland’s Remain Closed, And Answers To Fundamental Questions About Reopening
02.26.2021
What are the obstacles and challenges facing the school reopening process?
Latest On The School Reopening Saga
02.18.2021
Media Tires Of Rhetoric And Unions Claim Their Actions Won’t Harm Students
The Fight To Reopen Schools Is On For Parents Everywhere
02.10.2021
We can no longer allow students to continue to lose ground in learning.
School Cancellations Continue To Hurt Kids, Pushing More Parents To DIY Options
01.29.2021
Students’ increasing isolation from learning communities is leading parents to consider alternative education models.
A Teachable Moment: Deep And Rich Education Is Vital To Bringing Out Our Better Angels
01.12.2021
Learning in the wake of chaos and insurrection
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
As Voters Head To Polls, Education Will Be Front And Center
11.07.2023
Here is a microcosm of the issues in four key states representative of what’s at the forefront of parents’ minds as they head to the polls today.
CER Applauds Report Validating Charter School Effectiveness
11.01.2023
Pathbreaking Report Finds Charter Schools Provide Better ROI
Texas Education & The Alamo
10.20.2023
Residents of the Lone Star state would do well to remember the Alamo during the current Texas Legislative special session on education freedom.
Rejoice And Mourn: National Charter Schools Week 2023
05.18.2023
Progress, amid attacks and opposition.
Education Freedom: State Funding Is Only Half The Battle
05.09.2023
To realize the full potential of education freedom, local officials and governments will need to become active in making this funding fair and equitable.
Trends Show Large Gains for African Americans at Charters
03.19.2023
Senators to Cardona at DOE: Federal Charter Schools Program
04.06.2022
Deep concern regarding the proposed rewrite of the bipartisan federal Charter Schools Program (CSP).
SOTU Response: Students need effective full-time education to succeed
03.01.2022
Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform issued this statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Chicago academy receives $250,000 to help low-income kids
01.13.2022
Grant from national nonprofit targets families who want to escape Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union gridlock
Rescue grant of $250,000 released to help Chicago Public Schools students escape the system
01.11.2022
Up to 250 CPS families offered seats and support at Distinctive Schools campuses
$5 MILLION IN EMERGENCY GRANTS TO SAVE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN
01.06.2022
No child deserves to have their educational opportunities denied.
NATION’S TOP EDUCATION INNOVATORS WIN FINALIST STATUS
12.08.2021
Inaugural STOP Award celebrates the Education Heroes of COVID and Today