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A Nominee for Opportunity!   This is the first in a series of blog posts — CER’s 12(ish) Days of Christmas.  by George Mitchell* I can speak from direct experience when explaining why the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education is such a stunning and positive development.   In the late 1990s the […] Read more »

There’s nothing like gathering with family, friends, and colleagues over the holidays – whether it’s at the school play, a work party, or a neighborhood get-together. That is, until your crazy Aunt Sally launches into a political discussion. Be ready this year. Here are a few conversation starters (and stoppers!) to have ready at your […] Read more »

I am sure by now you have seen that #GivingTuesday is upon us. Did you know that fewer than 40% of our nation’s students are proficient in core subjects?  That number drops to below 20% for minority students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. What if you could change that? We boldly ask that you consider the […] Read more »

  Educational freedom drives innovation that shocks the status quo, inserts competition, and ultimately contributes to the superior outcomes that result from content excellence delivered through great school.s NOTE: A more comprehensive report is coming soon, including videos and full resource bank. Access part of the TRANSCRIPT from the event here! This one-day event was […] Read more »

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 […] Read more »

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 […] Read more »

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. Read more »

by Stephen I. Mayo Soundview Rising October 14, 2016 Ah… the Hollywood Axis of Evil. We have become accustomed to its denizens poking their stimulant-addled noses into matters of public policy, and making profound asses of themselves; from actor Sean Penn’s ludicrous foray into international drug-cartel diplomacy to star Leonardo DiCaprio’s half-baked musings on climate change […] Read more »

  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 […] Read more »

by Jeanne Allen Daily Hampshire Gazette September 30, 2016 It’s time to set the record straight on education funding. Opponents of parent power continue to spread false information about charter schools, despite the fact that many reputable sources, including newspaper editorial boards, have acknowledged that the claim that charter schools drain resources from traditional public […] Read more »