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Annual Survey of America's Charter Schools 2010
 CER's annual national overview of the day-to-day operations of charters reveals that charter schools are experiencing stronger parental demand than ever before, with growing waiting lists at 65% of schools.
States Don't Make Grade With Charter School Laws, Report Shows
CER Press Release, Washington, DC, December 8, 2009
 Of the 40 states (including the District of Columbia) that allow for charter schools, only 13 have strong laws that do not require significant revisions, according to a report released today by The Center for Education Reform.
Study: DC's Elite Private Schools Led By Democratic Donors
The intersection of political power and support for D.C. school choice
 Trustees at DC's top 10 elite private schools have
donated nearly $1 million to Democratic presidential candidates and the Democratic Party - while setting school policies supporting the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program. CER's report debunks the frequently-propagated myth that Republicans support DC school choice while Democrats oppose it.
5 Principles for Racing to Teacher Quality
By Jeanne Allen, CER President, October 8, 2009
Federal Race to the Top funds earmarked for teacher quality should focus on innovations that put children - not union contracts - first, including alternative certification, data-driven performance pay systems, alternative tenure models and teacher paycheck protection.
Making Sense of President Obama's School Speech
Ten Things Parents Should Share with their Kids. Use this opportunity to educate your own kids about education - how it works, what we all can do to make it better, and how we can influence our elected officials to do the right thing for our kids.
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