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Congress Backslides on School Reform
11.15.2011
Congress backslides on school reform says Kevin Chavous. – The NCLB reauthorization falls short on teacher accountability and parent choice.
Public school teachers aren't underpaid
11.08.2011
New research suggests that on average—counting salaries, benefits and job security—teachers receive about 52% more than they could in private business.
MMAC pushes plan to close education gap in Milwaukee
11.07.2011
One of the area’s largest business groups is announcing a strategy to close the education gap in Milwaukee.
Overhaul of school policy in jeopardy
11.06.2011
Key lawmakers and educators are growing increasingly pessimistic that a massive overhaul of federal school policy can get through Congress before the 2012 election-year battles could doom the hopes for major bipartisan legislation.
Gov. Bobby Jindal's focus on education: An editorial
10.26.2011
Gov. Bobby Jindal is reelected and intends to make K-12 education reform a top priority in the next term.
Budget panel backs expanding charter school program statewide
10.26.2011
Wisconsin’s budget committee passes bill, which would create an independent charter school board to authorize charters in medium and large districts around the state.
Charter Schools: The Importance of Imagination in Critical Thinking
07.07.2014
In most cases, critical thinking and problem solving are effective if students think outside the box. A traditional classroom often keeps students thinking narrowly, because they are not given the tools they need to think critically or develop problem-solving skills. Traditional schools offer limited opportunities for students to think outside of the box, and often…
Honoring Independence
07.03.2014
Reflecting on the ensuing American Revolution, British political thinker Edmund Burke had this to say: “We also reason and feel as you do on the invasion of your charters. Because the charters comprehend the essential forms by which you enjoy your liberties, we regard them as most sacred, and by no means to be taken…
The Perfect Location
07.01.2014
The Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, CO opened its doors in 1892, and is renowned by a wide range of travel publications for its luxurious suites and spa offerings. In its 120-year history, the Brown Palace has played host to famous figures such as U.S. Presidents and the Beatles, giving it a well-respected reputation within the…
Drinking Rosés in Vegas, not Charter Kool-Aid
06.30.2014
What do Provence Rosés, oyster farms, and the book, The Giver have in common? Besides being the subject of my Saturday morning reading in the Wall Street Journal, it would appear nothing. But as I stewed on the back and forth of popular and well regarded reformers over the last few days on the subject…
Where is This Commentary Heading?
06.27.2014
Amid the meandering paragraphs and lamentations about how the charter school movement has lost its way, The Center for Education Reform is trying to pinpoint where exactly John Merrow’s blog post went off the rails, and where it ended up. It might’ve been when he said, “every Tom, Dick and Harry” have been able to open…
“Our Collective Challenge”
06.27.2014
Wednesday afternoon at the American Enterprise Institute, Randi Weingarten, president of American Federation of Teachers, participated in a conversation on the role of teachers unions in public education. The event started with an introduction from Frederick M. Hess, director of education policy studies at AEI, and then Weingarten followed up with a keynote speech. The…
Newswire – December 18, 2019
12.18.2019
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE DEBATES, when all thru’ the house,Randi was stirring the Democratic candidates’ house.The strike signs were hung ‘ron the country with care,In hopes that Ms. Warren soon would be there.The union agitators were all snug in their red,While visions of new contracts danc’d in their heads.And Bernie in his kerchief, and…
Special Holiday Commentary 2019
12.18.2019
(with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore)‘Twas the night before the debate, when all thru’ the house, Randi was stirring the Democratic candidates’ house. The strike signs were hung ‘ron the country with care, In hopes that Ms. Warren soon would be there. The union agitators were all snug in their red, While visions of…
Educating the Candidates
12.13.2019
Educating the CandidatesEducation opportunity is the gateway to the future, yet it’s failing all but a third of American students. Despite it being in the top 5 of issues the public wants to hear, only minutes have been spent in the Debates on this critical issue, aside from the union-sponsored education forum for the Democratic…
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…
Charter Schools & the Election
12.10.2019
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Charter Schools & Why The Candidates (And Others) Are WrongDecember 2019With three well respected reports demonstrating dismal and shocking performance by American education in just the past few weeks, the public should expect that candidates for president (and others) might focus on what truly can be done to…
Newswire – December 10, 2019
12.10.2019
TIS THE SEASON TO BE (JOLLY) HEARD Like Shakespeare, we try not to repeat ourselves, but an event in 4 days is too important not to mention again. A reminder that the entire blob/aka industrial complex/aka cartel of anti-ed reform groups is uniting to interview the Democratic presidential candidates next Saturday, December 14th, in Pittsburgh,…
"CER At 20" October 9th DC Conference Features Stellar Lineup Of 25 Reformers Addressing Major K-12 Education Issues
08.06.2013
CER Press Release Washington, DC August 6, 2013 Event Will Offer Lessons from the Past, Dissect Today’s Headlines, Chart Pathways to Future When the Center for Education Reform (CER) marks its 20th anniversary Wednesday, October 9th at the Washington Hilton, there will be an evening gala to celebrate two decades of achievement. But consistent with…
Center for Education Reform Gala on October 9 Will Honor Six Ed Reform “Classics,” Individuals – and Family Foundation – Who’ve Made Unique Contributions to Movement
08.01.2013
Washington, DC – The Center for Education Reform (CER) turns 20-years-old this fall and, as part of its Anniversary Celebration, the organization will host CER at 20, an October 9 conference and gala in Washington, DC where the group will honor five individuals and one family foundation who have been the “classics” of the education…
Kara Kerwin Named President, The Center For Education Reform, Effective November 1
07.24.2013
Alison Consoletti Zgainer to Assume Role of Executive Vice President as Nation’s Leading Advocacy Group for School Reform Readies for Departure of Founder Jeanne Allen CER Press Release Washington, DC July 24, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – In the fall of 1993, charter schools were in their infancy, vouchers were an unproven concept and accountability may…
A Great Leap Forward For North Carolina's Children
07.22.2013
Statewide School Voucher and Tenure Reform Likely to Give State a Boost on National Report Card CER Press Release Washington, DC July 22, 2013 The Center for Education Reform (CER), the nation’s leading advocate for lasting, substantive and structural school reform, today called the positive movement on a statewide school-choice voucher program a “great leap…
Recalibrate Federal ESEA Efforts, Says Leading Reform Group
07.18.2013
With a final vote looming in the U.S. House of Representatives on the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), The Center for Education Reform (CER) this afternoon said federal lawmakers need a New Vision for federal programs that both ensures accountability and respects state reform efforts.
Preserve What is Good In NC Charter School Bill and Build on it
07.12.2013
The Center for Education Reform (CER), the nation’s leading voice for substantive and lasting schools reform, last night urged leaders in both the NC Senate and House charged with resolving differences in the proposed charter school law amendment (SB 337) to reconsider their efforts to weaken the state’s charter school law and adopt language that…