ERN Statement on USDOE State Plan Template for ESSERF

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2021) — Education Reform Now (ERN) Vice President of K-12 Education Policy Charles Barone released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) newly released State Plan Template for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. “We applaud USDOE for issuing a

ERN Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 20, 2021)—Education Reform Now National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement today in response to the conviction of Derek Chauvin of second degree murder for the killing of George Floyd. “The jury reached the right verdict, and we hope the judge sentences Chauvin to a significant term that sends a

New Issue Brief Spotlights De Facto Segregation in Virginia’s Higher Ed System

New Issue Brief Spotlights De Facto Segregation in Virginia’s Higher Ed System High Averages Mask Deep Economic & Racial Inequities  WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 12, 2021) — A new issue brief by Education Reform Now highlights the extent to which Virginia’s leading public and private colleges are choosing to grossly under enroll students from working class,

ERN DC Statement on the United States Department of Education’s approval of the Office of the State Superintendent’s One-Year Waiver Request

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2021) — Today, Education Reform Now DC released the following statement regarding the United States Department of Education’s (ED) approval of the Office of the State Superintendent’s (OSSE) one-year waiver from administering statewide assessment and reporting requirements for the 2020-2021 school year under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Education Organizations Release Policy Considerations to Inform Equitable Change for Assessment and Accountability Systems

Education Organizations Release Policy Considerations to Inform Equitable Change for Assessment and Accountability Systems Report from convenings of 100+ experts proposes federal, state actions to address immediate needs and long-term improvements Portland, Ore. and Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2021) – NWEA and Education Reform Now (ERN), in conjunction with multiple organizations representing state departments of

ERN Statement on Sec. Cardona’s Remarks on Annual Assessments

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 17, 2021) — Education Reform Now (ERN) National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement following U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s remarks today on the administration of annual assessments this Spring: “We applaud Secretary Cardona for standing firm on the administration of annual summative assessments this Spring against pressure from opponents.

ERN Congratulates Dr. Cardona on his Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education

ERN Congratulates Dr. Cardona on his Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2021)—Education Reform Now National President Shavar Jeffries released the below statement in response to Dr. Miguel Cardona’s confirmation as the next United States Secretary of Education. “We wholeheartedly congratulate Dr. Cardona on his confirmation as Education Secretary and are

Leaders of Color Announces its 2021 Spring Cohort

New York, New York (February 25, 2021) – Today, Leaders of Color (LOC) announced the second-ever roster of fellows for its New York chapter. LOC New York proudly welcomes into the program Cristina M. Arroyo Rodriguez, Morgan Bass Roper, Kisha Chandler, Maria Del Valle, Sean Farrow, Soribel Genao, Althema Goodson, Fayth Henderson, Esmeralda Herrera, Ohilda

ERN Releases Statement on Assessment Guidance

ERN Releases Statement on Assessment Guidance WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 23, 2021)— Education Reform Now (ERN) National President Shavar Jeffries released the following statement today in response to a letter from the U.S. Department of Education that makes clear that the Department will not issue blanket waivers for statewide, annual assessments this year. “We commend the

New Poll Finds DC Parents Overwhelmingly Support Designating Emergency Funds to Limit Learning Loss

New Poll Finds DC Parents Overwhelmingly Support Designating Emergency Funds to Limit Learning Loss WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 16, 2021) — A new poll released today by Education Reform Now DC (ERN DC) found that 90% of D.C. voters, who are parents or guardians of a child between the ages of 3 and 18, would support the