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 CER Salutes 53 of the Nation's Outstanding Charter Schools
 Washington, DC, May 16, 2007 - Today The Center for Education Reform and families, educators, policy makers and community leaders salute the 2007 National Charter Schools of the Year, 53 schools from 24 states that exemplify the innovation, achievement and dedication of a charter school movement that has changed the face of American education.
The Washington, DC celebration commenced with a press briefing and luncheon at the National Press Club, including words of wisdom from national reporters Jay Mathews of The Washington Post and Greg Toppo of USA Today.
The Awards Ceremony was held at the The Capitol Building, where leaders of national and local groups, colleagues in the charter movement, and policy makers came together to salute the Awardees. Representatives from the 53 National Charter Schools of the Year were introduced and invited to say a few words about their successes, and then met with Congressional representatives and Senators.
 Link here for the complete list of National Charter School of the Year 2007 Awardees.
Link here for the press release.
Update - October, 2007: As 347 new schools join the ranks of charter schools transforming public education across America this fall, CER offers First Hand Accounts from the Charter Schools of the Year, From Capitol Hill to the National Press Club as inspiration to all the fledgling - and veteran - charter schools across the nation offering educational excellence and choice for America's families.
Note: Video and photographs of the day's events can be made available. For more information, contact CER at (202) 822-9000.
In the News
- Group Recognizes Ridgeview, Liberty
The Coloradoan, Colorado, May 17, 2007
- Academy Named One Of The Best Charter Schools
St. Petersburg Times, Florida, May 17, 2007
- Charter Group Hails N.O. School
Times Picayune, Louisiana, May 17, 2007
- Bear Creek Site Named A Charter School Of The Year
Wilkes Barre Times Leader, Pennsylvania, May 17, 2007
- Four Local Charter Schools Get National Recognition
Philadelphia Inquirer,
Pennsylvania, May 18, 2007
- City Elementary Earns Top National Honors
The Oklahoman, Oklahoma, May 18, 2007
- Charter Academy Honored Nationally
Spokesman Review, Washington, May 18, 2007
- Local Schools Earn National, State Recognition
The Coloradoan, Colorado, May 18, 2007
- Oklahoma Charter School Receives National Honor
KOTV, Tulsa, Oklahoma May 18, 2007
- Charter School Works To Expand Art Offerings
North County Times, California, May 19, 2007
- New Superintendent Named To Education Roundtable
Evansville Courier & Press, Kentucky, May 19, 2007
- San Diego Charter School Tops California List In Newsweek Ranking
NBC San Diego, California, May 22, 2007
- Cuffee Named One Of The Best Charter Schools In Country
Providence Journal, Rhode Island, May 23, 2007
- Preuss School Among U.S. top 10
The Guardian, California, May 31, 2007
- Bear Creek Charter School Braces For 100 Percent Capacity
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, Pennsylvania, June 6, 2007
- Hoboken Charter School Gets National Recognition
The Jersey Journal, New Jersey, June 7, 2007
- People
Fort Worth Business Press, Texas, July 2, 2007
About Charter Schools
Charter schools are innovative, public schools designed by educators, parents, or civic leaders that are open by choice, accountable for results, and free from most rules and regulations governing conventional public schools. For more information about charter schools, follow the links below:
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The Center for Education Reform (CER) creates opportunities for and challenges obstacles to better education for America’s communities. Founded in 1993, CER combines education policy with grassroots advocacy to foster positive and bold education reforms. For more information, call (202) 822-9000.
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