For over twenty years, scholars Paul Hill and Paul Peterson have been at the forefront of the effort to bring greater educational options to America?s neediest students. Please join the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, the American Enterprise Institute, and t

The traditional processes and standards of most preparation programs do not equip principals for today?s challenging and multi-faceted role. Nor do these programs hold themselves accountable for improving student achievement results via their graduates.

Ohio's impending $6-8 billion budget shortfall and declining local property tax revenues will hit local school districts hard. Both state and local education officials are starting to examine their spending practices, seeking bold and creative ways to cut

The Fordham team invites you to a vigorous, frank, and eye-opening discussion of Fordham?s own experience authorizing charter schools in Ohio?and how that matches authorizing elsewhere. What have they gleaned from their stumbles, foibles, and successes? I

The National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School officers recently released draft K-12 Common Core State Standards in English/Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. These standards could represent an important step forward for Americ

This bold book provides a wake-up call?and explicit challenge?to black leaders and communities nationwide. It traces the history of the achievement gap, examines popular explanations for it, and offers strong suggestions for closing it. This, the authors

Experts from a variety of perspectives will discuss the root of America's tepid achievement in science and Fordham's forthcoming State of State Science Standards report.

Join us February 15 for an important conversation about Ohio’s adoption and implementation of the Common Core Academic Standards!

Join us for lunch and an information session on the breakthrough year of school choice and what 2012 will bring in education reform. With seven new programs and 10 expanded programs, learn about the new data on student enrollment, program spending, and more! Hear how school choice has changed the lives of families and be the first to see the Alliance for School Choice 2011-12 School Choice Year Book.