Jeanne Allen

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.

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.

We call it the ripple in a great big water.

We call it the ripple in a great big water.

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.

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.