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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
 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.
Obama Administration Must Embrace Real Education Reform, Not Rhetoric
Statement by Jeanne Allen, CER President, November 4, 2009
As admirable as the Obama administration's policy on charters seems, too often states are getting credit for talking about charter schools rather than actually improving laws to create better school choices. It's time that President Obama and Secretary Duncan stop championing half measures and start demanding real results and bold changes in state laws.
Breaking News: Charter Schools Close Achievement Gap
The newest, most comprehensive study to date finds that New York City's charter schools dramatically improve student achievement, while serving more minority and low-income children. CER summarizes the findings. Link here to the complete New York City Charter School Evaluation Project findings.
In the News:
New York Times: Study Shows Better Scores for Charter School Students
Wall Street Journal: Charter Schools Pass Key Test in Study
New York Post: Study Bares Charter Advantage for Kids
New York Daily News: Acing The Test: Charter School Students Outperform Peers By A Mile In A Fair Test
Heading Back to School, U.S. Students Face Continued Crisis
As students all over the country head back to school this year, what is their likelihood of succeeding? A quick look at four recent indicators of school success - and attitudes surrounding it - are cause for concern.
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