Dear Friends:

Are you looking at the last days of summer and wondering where it all went? There’s still time! Whether school has started in your area or not, you can still take advantage of the long days and make the most of it:

Enjoy a Good Read! The Summer edition of your Occasional Letter to Friends has just been published! The 110th in a long line of CER Letters to Friends, will tell you  precisely what must be done to ensure our nation is led at the national, state and local level by people who understand great education matters to our nation, its security and the future of all its people.

Try a new Podcast! Follow the #SummertimewithCER series as we rewind the best conversations of the year on Reality Check with Jeanne Allen. Check out these "best of" episodes and you'll want to subscribe so you won't miss out on topics like: the “re-segregation” of American schools, Union battles and political roadblocks,  creating innovative opportunities to build a different type of education system, and more.

Stay Informed! Invest in keeping up to date with the latest news and topics on edreform and subscribe to CER's weekly Newswire. You can catch up on past reports on our website and make sure you go into the school year with the knowledge you need to make it successful and productive.

So, whether you’re laying on a beach, getting the kids off to their first day of school, or at work, take a few minutes to read what’s vital in the world of education, catch up on the best episodes of Reality Check with Jeanne Allen, and stay informed by subscribing to our weekly Newswire.

Please take a minute today to donate so we can keep moving forward to expand opportunity for all students, everywhere, we welcome your support at any level.

Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform aims to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans — particularly our youth — ensuring that conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education.

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