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November 6, 2012
Mitch Daniels used his first term to get Indiana's fiscal house in order. His second term sealed his reputation as the education reform governor. Read more »
October 31, 2012
A recent effort by Pennsylvania officials to re-examine the state's charter school laws highlights the challenges states may face as they try to change the policy and political environment for charters. Read more »
October 16, 2012
For the past few years, states have been busy writing and revising their laws on charter schools—in most cases, with an eye toward expansion. Today, a pro-charter advocacy group released a guide meant to give states some direction in this regard.
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October 12, 2012
All told, about 15 percent of the 6,700 charter schools that have been launched in the United States in the past two decades have since closed, primarily because of financial troubles, according to the Center for Education Reform, which supports charter schools. Read more »
October 12, 2012
CER President Jeanne Allen, along with others in the education reform arena, comments on the policies and positions of the presidential candidates. Read more »
October 11, 2012
School finance, testing, and local control are among hot issues as Superintendent races draw near in Indiana, North Carolina, Montana, and North Dakota. Read more »
October 8, 2012
"In states like this, the assumption is all is well. The reality is they've simply been going through the motions for years, and the result is a kind of Third World education status." Read more »
October 5, 2012
A list of Parent Power Index mentions in the media. Read more »
October 4, 2012
Engler, a three-term governor who oversaw the start of charter schools and school choice opportunities in the state, is discussing the growth of private companies in American public education at the event, hosted by the Center for Education Reform and SABIS, an international education provider. Read more »
October 4, 2012
“So far I've heard they both want to improve skills—Romney wants to make schools better—his words—and Obama wants to invest, do more Race to the Top [grants], hire math and science [teachers]. Thousands of flowers blooming organically versus lots blooming in one growing field might be one way look at it,” CER President Jeanne Allen said. Read more »
