Jeanne Allen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.