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Passions High Around School Voucher Bill
May 23, 2013

"I'm struck by the amount of opposition to something some people have never seen working in progress," said Jeanne Allen is the Founder and President of The Center for Education Reform.

NC House panel hosts public debate on voucher bill
May 21, 2013

Jeanne Allen, president of The Center for Education Reform, said Milwaukee has seen great improvements in graduation rates since becoming the first place in the U.S. to start a voucher program in 1990, but she urged lawmakers to look beyond numbers to the personal stories of disadvantaged students.

What Michigan’s Charter Schools Can Teach the Country
May 20, 2013

It is no surprise then that the Center for Education Reform, a pro-charter nonprofit, recently gave Michigan one of only four "As" on its report card of state-charter school laws. If states want to create a healthy charter-school sector to boost outcomes for students, the Michigan experience offers valuable lessons.


Press Releases

Major Anniversary Conference and Awards Gala Lineup Announced
May 14, 2013

Honorable William J. Bennett, Education Commissioner Tony Bennett, Charter Pioneer Yvonne Chan, PA. Rep. Dwight Evans, Entrepreneurs Jon Hage and Deborah McGriff, among honorees and presenters CER Press Release Washington, D.C. May 14, 2013 The Center for Education Reform (CER) announced today a preliminary list of confirmed participants for its 20th Anniversary Celebration – Conference, [...]

Louisiana High Court Violates Parent Rights
May 7, 2013

In a clear violation of the civil rights of parents and children, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an opinion today in a 6-1 decision that the funding method employed in the Louisiana Scholarship Program is unconstitutional.

Visit A Charter School Today!
May 6, 2013

Find a School or Make a Virtual Visit during National Charter Schools Week, 2013. Thanks to partnerships with thousands of local and state organizations supporting or managing charter schools, The Center for Education Reform (CER) has, for 15 years, provided citizens and parents with access to a comprehensive directory of charter schools.