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March 30, 2000. As the National School Boards Association convenes in Orlando, Florida, CER provides specific questions to help determine whether school board leaders are doing what they say, and saying what they mean when it comes to improving education.

December 11, 2001. “For the first time in history, Americans were treated to a debate about whether schools should have to show they are using proven programs and demonstrating results in order to receive taxpayer funds,” says CER President Jeanne Allen.

December 7, 2001. A study confirming that school choice programs serve populations on par with traditional public schools, and produce positive or neutral achievement benefits was released today by the RAND Corporation.

November 9, 2001. CER has released its 5th annual ranking scorecard and legislative profiles of the nation’s 38 charter school laws, with changes in the rankings of 29 laws resulting from either improvements or, legislative restrictions on the laws.

One trend noted is the emergence of virtual or cyber charter schools and the alarming move at rollback attempts, even in states with strong laws.

September 25, 2001. Statement by CER President Jeanne Allen on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to consider the Cleveland Scholarship Case. “In a time marked by unbelievable tragedy, this decision provides a ray of hope to thousands for whom education is their only ticket to a happy and productive life.”

September 24, 2001. While the education establishment congratulates itself on its NAEP math test, it fails to see one thing — it’s one of the easiest tests in the world.

September 21, 2001. CER releases data documenting the positive effects of charter schools on students, parents, and communities. Both “What The Research Reveals about Charter Schools” and Survey of Charter Schools, 2000-2001 contain this evidence.

September 17, 2001. Over a million people are involved in nearly 2,400 charter schools operating in 34 states and the District of Columbia. “These numbers point out to lawmakers the powerful impact their policy decisions have,” says CER President Jeanne Allen.

September 4, 2001. This week CER looks at how the debate on improving schools has suddenly turned back the clock to demands for more inputs, and how such efforts to spin the problems in education today are even being pushed on PBS.

August 28, 2001. A look at SAT, ACT, NAEP, and TIMSS data to give Americans a wake-up call that children remain unprepared for future challenges and opportunities, despite media reports that accentuate the positives.