Choice & Charter Schools
School choice and charter school legislation provide lower- and middle-income parents the opportunity to choose the best school for their child. Check out our full-service choice and charter resource center here to learn what’s going on in your state, the facts and research you should know and who’s advocating for strong policies. >>
Online Learning
Online learning, also called digital learning, incorporates computers and the Internet into the learning experiences delivered to students. Find out what’s happening around the country and identify resources on who’s providing a high-quality digital learning environment to better prepare students to succeed here. >>
Teacher Quality
Next to family, a teacher is the most important factor in the education of a child and can mitigate even the worst disadvantages. High-quality teachers are essential to high-performing schools. Learn about efforts to ensure that teachers are paid, rewarded, evaluated and treated professionally here. >>
The Unions & Establishment
Ever wonder why poorly performing schools are so maddeningly resistant to change? Beware the “Blob” and its frustrating obsession with organization-focused (not children-focused) agendas, expansive bureaucracies, and tightly held power over education. They’ll talk change, but reform little. Educate yourself here. >>
Standards & Testing
High standards are essential in identifying that students leave each grade ready for their next set of classes and finish their schooling well prepared to succeed in college or the workforce. Strong testing policies ensure that parents and educators know how students are performing and whether standards are met. Read more here. >>
Federal Policy
Like it or not, the Federal government has grown to have a major influence in education policy—creating and funding programs, mandating requirements, and influencing state policies. Check out what’s happening in the Nation’s capital city and find other federal education policy resources here. >>