Jeanne Allen

There's a backlash in traditionally high-quality suburban school districts from parents who are starting to question, 'Is our math program read more

There's a backlash in traditionally high-quality suburban school districts from parents who are starting to question, 'Is our math program really the best?' ... Children still fall through the cracks even in traditionally good school districts, and charter schools are all about helping kids get a better education.

For a long time, parents did not have more than a modest amount of information about what really school is read more

For a long time, parents did not have more than a modest amount of information about what really school is about. In an era where choice is possible, you need good information.

There is a correlation between top-scoring laws and the quality of the charter environment in that state.

There is a correlation between top-scoring laws and the quality of the charter environment in that state.

School districts are more clever than any legislator who can put this into existence. [Districts] can spin the data any read more

School districts are more clever than any legislator who can put this into existence. [Districts] can spin the data any way they want.

It's important to recognize that charter schools are public schools, and that it is better for your tax dollars to read more

It's important to recognize that charter schools are public schools, and that it is better for your tax dollars to be spent on innovative programs that equip children to succeed, rather than always sending money to schools regardless of whether or not they succeed.