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September 16, 2020

TODAY:

JUST RELEASED! With Covid-19’s impact on education a wake-up call for most parents, a new study of state education laws validates the reasons why so many parents are struggling to educate their children. The 2020 Parent Power! Index [[link removed]] (PPI) is the most comprehensive analysis of states’ structural and behavioral policies that inform parents and allow them to make decisions regarding the education of their children, within or outside any crisis. Discover where innovation, opportunity, and policy environment intersect to enable parents to make the best choices for their children's education. [[link removed]]

ITALY - IN JUST FIVE DAYS:

The U.S.-Italia ED Innovation Festival will be coming live from Italy [[link removed]], to virtual points throughout the Globe. “JOIN” us on ground (if you’re permitted) or better yet, virtually, to explore the wonders of science and culture throughout Italy through VR and AR, the intersection of school and work across our two countries, and the growing education technology and innovation companies that are solving our most pressing challenges left by Covid-19.

LESS THAN ONE MONTH:

To make a $100 donation [[link removed]] to CER and get CEO and Founder Jeanne Allen’s unique book on the path to An Unfinished Journey: Education and the American Dream, signed, sealed and delivered.

SIGN THE PLEDGE:

#FundEveryKid And join the millions pledging to fight to fund families and students, not institutions. As the pledge says [[link removed]], “At a time when tens of millions of students face nearly 6 months without consistent schooling, priorities should focus on the needs of families over institutions.” Thanks to the newest kids on the block in the education opportunity world, Yes.Every.Kid for organizing this collective powerhouse of Advocates. Join us!

CATCH UP:

Parents and those who want to help them will want to watch this edition of CER’s Back to School ACTION SERIES, with Erica Komisar [[link removed]], psychoanalyst, parent coach and author, who addressed parent questions and suggested strategies on how to create a healthy learning environment for our kids in the time of COVID-19.

ICYMI:

CER’s 2020 National Charter School Laws and Ranking [[link removed]]is out! Since 1996, this analysis has guided parents and policymakers in their quest to assure that the innovative public schools are able to open and thrive!

Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform [[link removed]] 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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