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Collaboration Effort Wins Big
12.21.2011
Philadelphia’s new compact between the district, city, state and two charter school coalitions has attracted the attention of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the tune of $100K.
Cheating Is On Georgia's Mind
12.21.2011
Investigators find more cheating in the Peach State after Atlanta scandal earlier this year.
Paying Teachers For Poor Performance
12.19.2011
Why throw money at a costly and unproductive system without demanding better results?
Charters: Getting The Truth Out
12.19.2011
At this watershed moment for increased school choice for Michigan families, it’s important to separate charter fact from fiction.
Prioritizing Education Isn't About Money
12.19.2011
Utah cannot continue to think that simply investing more funds into the same system will produce significantly better results.
Digital Learning: Not All Bad
12.15.2011
The New York Times ran a tabloid-style hit piece on K12, the online learning provider. They apparently didn’t speak to many parents that appreciate full time virtual schools as an option.
Maryland Students Deserve a Break
04.02.2015
by Jeanne Allen When governors win historic elections, one expects legislators to not only respect such a mandate but to try to work collaborate on changes that help those for whom adults should work the hardest, and that’s our kids. Such expectations for Maryland, however, seem sadly out of reach right now. This week, the…
My Introduction to CER
03.31.2015
Based on personal experience, education has always been more than merely an important and necessary aspect of my personal development; it’s been a crucial tool in helping me to understand who I am and what I can be.
Investing in New York’s Education System
03.06.2015
Thousands of New Yorkers are calling on Governor Cuomo and legislators to pass the Education Tax Credit as part of his budget proposal. Education tax credits would help children access learning opportunities that better meet their individual unique learning needs. Already, over 1,500 rallied last week in Staten Island #ForOpportunity. The rallies will continue tomorrow…
Empowering Parents and Voters for K–12 Education Reform
02.27.2015
On Thursday, February 26th, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a panel on Empowering Parents and Voters for K-12 Education Reform. Watch CER president Kara Kerwin, Andrew P. Kelly and Jon Valant discuss two new pieces of research on parent empowerment and K–12 education reform. They will emphasize that families must be able to comprehend…
First Fridays: Achievement Prep Charter School
02.11.2015
By Megan Morrissey When I walked down the halls of Achievement Prep. Elementary School last Friday, it became immediately apparent that the standards at this school are extremely high for both faculty and scholars. At Achievement Prep, the primary expectation is that scholars WILL go on to college. One of the first words that the…
Future of Education in America Depends On Acceleration of School Choice
02.05.2015
During a discussion at the Brookings Institution on the future of school choice and No Child Left Behind reauthorization efforts, Senate HELP Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander had an interesting exchange with Claudio Sanchez of National Public Radio (NPR). Sanchez asked Alexander since the Supreme Court has ruled school vouchers to be constitutional, (see: Zelman v. Simmons-Harris), then…
A New Action Plan for Education
04.21.2020
THE FUTURE OF SCHOOLRecommendations for reshaping education during and post Covid-19 (Washington, DC) Today, CER released an action plan calling for immediate policy changes to address the most critical needs of students.“Today the failure of districts that educate the majority of students has never been more apparent,” said Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of the Center…
Newswire – April 15, 2020
04.15.2020
SCHOOLS ARE OPEN…It’s just the facilities that are closed. That’s what you’ll learn and see from today’s Ed Innovation Webinar, that despite the challenges and crisis, there are educators, leaders, visionaries and companies who are delivering for the students — our nation’s future.WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF SCHOOL LOOK LIKE? You won’t want to miss…
Ed Innovation Virtual Series, Part 2
04.10.2020
TUESDAY 11 AM EST: ED INNOVATION LEADERS TO SHARE HOW THEY ARE MANAGING REMOTE LEARNINGThe heads of four major organizations managing remote learning programs across cities, states and the nation will share what they are doing and provide insights into the challenges and lessons of transitioning to students learning remotely. This is a uniquely structured hour-long Q&A…
Though Many Doubt Their Capacity, Parents Are Still Their Child’s First And Best Teachers
04.10.2020
Forbes | April 9, 2020By Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of CERIt was a simple statement I made on Twitter after seeing some less-than-nice comments about a parents’ ability to do education at home.“Every family has the capacity to educate their children.”It elicited many responses, some in agreement; others, not so sure:“I think all families…
Newswire – April 7, 2020
04.07.2020
Perhaps the most famous literary first line in history (if you were fortunate to be exposed to English literature, which, for all too many people is not the case) is “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” from Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities.” COVID is creating for many the…
Amidst COVID-19, America’s Schools Don’t Need A Hall Pass
04.03.2020
Forbes | April 2, 2020By Jeanne AllenWhile the impact of the pandemic on education doesn’t have an official start date in the United States, by March 11th, many of Washington state’s schools, including in Seattle, were closed for business. Meanwhile in neighboring Northshore, Washington, whose schools had closed a week earlier out of precaution, 23,000…
CER Condemns Florida Lawsuit Against Voucher Program
07.16.2014
The Center for Education Reform strongly condemns the lawsuit brought by the Florida Education Association (FEA) against the recent expansion of Florida’s tax credit scholarship program and newly created personal learning scholarship accounts.
Florida Charter Schools Shine on State Grades
07.14.2014
The Center for Education Reform applauds school leaders for major gains in the recently released 2014 School Accountability Report issued by the Florida Department of Education.
Michigan's Charter Law Embodies Best Practices, Allowing Successful Schools to Thrive
06.27.2014
The state of Michigan was one of the first in the U.S. to boldly embrace charter schools as a way to meet parental demand for more and better educational opportunities, introducing renewed accountability to the public system.
New Ranking of School Choice Programs Reveals Need for Strong Laws that Facilitate Greater Participation
06.17.2014
Out of 14 states that have tax credit-funded scholarship programs, two earn A’s, four earn B’s, five earn C’s, two earn D’s, and one earns an F on a new ranking and analysis from the Center for Education Reform (CER), School Choice Today: Education Tax Credit Scholarships Ranking & Scorecard 2014 released today.
California Court Affirms Student Rights
06.10.2014
In a tremendous victory for California students, the Superior Court decision in Vergara v. California has upheld the constitutional rights of students by significantly reversing unproductive teacher employment practices.
Charter School Innovation Advances in Congress
05.09.2014
In a victory for students everywhere and a testament to the grassroots power of charter school supporters, H.R. 10 successfully passed the House of Representatives in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion.