What Makes a Good Teacher
The Los Angeles Times has released a groundbreaking report linking student achievement data to teacher performance. CER speaks out about its potential impact on the debate over teacher quality, performance pay policy, and union contracts.

Washington's Manufactured Education Jobs “Crisis”
Federal officials - approving a second and unprecedented infusion of federal money into public education - have ignored data demonstrating that actual classroom teacher jobs are not in jeopardy following last year’s ARRA spending.

Parent Power! Summer To-Do List
Summer is a great time to prepare your child for the academic challenges to come, but most parents don't think about how to prepare themselves for the upcoming school year. Learn more.


Hot Off the Press! Today's Education Reform Headlines
Teachers for coverups...Nevada goes bust...Ore. GOP gov. candidate offers education plan...and much more in today's Daily Headlines.


The Best Tools for the Job
Attention Parents, Teachers, Reformers: Use these toolkits to become a stronger advocate for your child's education, to advance school choice in your state, or to start a school of your own, and make schools work better for all children.