Jeanne Allen

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.

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.

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.