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The Center for Education Reform, the nation’s leading voice for structural and substantive change in education, congratulates President Obama on his reelection. We praised the President in his first term for reminding the nation of our serious problems with K-12 education, and for working energetically to spread the word and seek change. We were concerned […] Read more »

This election roundup is courtesy of a special edition of the Policy Innovators in Education (PIE) Network newsletter, “Special Election Issue: Results with implications for education reform .” Early observations about election results that could have an impact on issues of interest to education reformers:   States with network member groups ALABAMA: Proposition 4 – Defeated Prop […] Read more »

If you’re wondering what Tuesday’s results might mean for education reform, here is a quick overview of races to look out for (you can access the FULL Election Night Guide here) Read more »

November 6, 2012: Election Day! The debates might be over, but commentary and coverage are sure to heat up as November 6th gets closer. We’ll be tracking the coverage and commentary here: My View: Why Mitt Romney is a better choice for education reform Jeanne Allen on CNN Schools of Thought Blog about how education […] Read more »

No doubt you’re as tired of all the ads as we are, but in this great nation, having the opportunity to vote for one’s precious ideals is such a gift that we all tend grin and bear it! Another thing we tend to grin and bear is the condition of our schools, which remain in […] Read more »

It’s important that you assess the positions and potential effectiveness of those seeking your vote — be it President, Congress, governor, state legislature, local school board or any other locally elected office that influences education reform. Knowing how much you care about these issues, here is a quick and easy guide — a Meter! — […] Read more »

With an election just days away, it’s important that you assess the positions and potential effectiveness of those seeking your vote -- be it President, Congress, governor, state legislature, local school board or any other locally elected office that influences education reform. Read more »

Soon the presidential candidates will meet for the last time to debate and with the topic focused on foreign policy, one may be tempted to think education has no place in the discussion. But one would be wrong. There are at least two critical education questions that should be addressed. QUESTION 1: A recent report […] Read more »

As the Presidential candidates take to the stage tonight for the final debate on domestic issues, many reformers are wondering if we’re going to hear a real discussion on education – the most important domestic issue of our time. The last time President Obama and Governor Romney went head-to-head we were pleasantly surprised that “education” […] Read more »

The VP Debate: Another Good Night for Ed Reform? Last week’s Presidential debate was a pleasant surprise from the perspective of this veteran education reformer accustomed to sitting through years of debates, listening to candidates talk about important issues like the economy, jobs, and national security with a barely a mention of the building block […] Read more »