Stakes Are High for New State Lawmakers to Improve Education Laws
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2010 -- New report finds that even with federal prodding, most states have failed to enact successful state charter laws
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Even with federal incentives and tremendous media attention over the past year, weak laws in a majority of states continue to be the greatest barrier to charter school success, according to an analysis of the country's 41 charter school laws by The Center for Education Reform (CER). CER's 2011 ranking and scorecard – their 12th annual overview – gives 29 states a grade of C or lower for their law, showcasing a real need for substantive changes to their laws if they are to permit the creation of innovative and successful charter schools.
"Thousands of newly elected state lawmakers are poised to step into their positions to govern. It's critical they know that — despite the media hype and federal incentives created in the last year — expansive, quality schooling opportunities are only available in half of all states," said Jeanne
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