Jeanne Allen

They allow schools to fit to kids instead of kids fitting to schools. Mandatory school assignment proves to have detrimental read more

They allow schools to fit to kids instead of kids fitting to schools. Mandatory school assignment proves to have detrimental consequences to students.

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.

In theory, it's great. But I'm concerned that repeatedly when we look around the most troubled school districts, there is read more

In theory, it's great. But I'm concerned that repeatedly when we look around the most troubled school districts, there is not a lot of choice being given to kids. The school districts drag their feet.

The 65 percent solution is the equivalent of a chicken in every pot.

The 65 percent solution is the equivalent of a chicken in every pot.

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.