Jeanne Allen

There's a backlash in traditionally high-quality suburban school districts from parents who are starting to question, 'Is our math program read more

There's a backlash in traditionally high-quality suburban school districts from parents who are starting to question, 'Is our math program really the best?' ... Children still fall through the cracks even in traditionally good school districts, and charter schools are all about helping kids get a better education.

D.C. charter schools lead the pack in terms of market share.

D.C. charter schools lead the pack in terms of market share.

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.

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.